RAWALPINDI: Funeral prayers of Lieutenant Colonel Syed Kashif Ali Shaheed, 39 years old, resident of Karachi and Captain Muhammad Ahmed Badar Shahed, 23 years age, resident of District Talagang who embraced martyrdom while defending their motherland against the scourge of terrorism in Mir Ali, North Waziristan District, were offered at Chaklala Garrison Rawalpindi.

President, Asif Ali Zardari, Foreign Minister, Interior Minister, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, Chief of Army Staff, Senior serving Military and Civil Officers, relatives of Shuhada and locals of the area attended the funeral.

‘Pakistan Army has consistently upheld the ideals of Faith, Unity and Discipline. Guided by these enduring principles, Pakistan Army has always endeavoured to set higher benchmarks of professionalism and loyalty in its unrelenting fight against terrorism.

This noble sacrifice stands as another glorious testament to the unflinching resolve of our gallant sons, who have never hesitated to offer the ultimate sacr
ifice for the defence of our Motherland. The whole nation stands in solidarity with our Armed Forces”, President said.

The bodies of Shuhada have been taken to their native home towns where they will be laid to rest with full military honour.