- Gen Asim Munir attends funeral for Major Muhammad Haseeb Shaheed along federal minister, senior military and civil officers
RAWALPINDI: The Chief of Army Staff expressed that the sacrifice being made by the valiant officers and soldiers exemplify the unwavering dedication towards defending the country against the menace of terrorism.
He highlighted that the nation stands in solidarity with the Armed Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies in the fight against Fitna al Khawarij and all those who hold their reins, according the military media wing on Thursday.
Earlier, funeral prayer for Major Muhammad Haseeb Shaheed (aged 28, resident of District Rawalpindi), who embraced martyrdom while defending the motherland in Harnai district, Balochistan, was held at Chaklala Garrison, Rawalpindi, said a statement issued by the ISPR.
General Syed Asim Munir, NI(M), Chief of Army Staff, Mr Ahsan Iqbal, Federal Minister PD&SI Ahsan Iqbal along with senior military and civil officials, officers, soldiers, and family members of the Shaheed, attended the ceremony, it added.
Major Muhammad Haseeb, along with Havildar Noor Ahmed (38), having fought gallantly, made the ultimate sacrifice and embraced shahadat during an intelligence based operation in Balochistan’s Harnai district, said the military’s media wing on Thursday.
The ISPR, in a statement, said that during the operation, an improvised explosive device exploded on the leading vehicle of security forces, resultantly, Major Muhammad Haseeb, a brave officer, who was leading his troops from the front, along with Havildar Noor Ahmed embraced martyrdom.
