RAWALPINDI: Former Pakistan Army chief General (retd) Abdul Waheed Kakar has passed away in Rawalpindi, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement on Monday.
The military’s media wing expressed deep sorrow over his death, saying Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and officers and soldiers of the Pakistan Army had extended their condolences to the bereaved family.
The ISPR paid tribute to Kakar’s military service, leadership and valuable contributions to the Pakistan Army.
The military said it shared the grief of the bereaved family and offered its heartfelt condolences.
The ISPR also prayed that Allah Almighty grant the deceased a high place in Jannat-ul-Firdous and give his family the strength and patience to bear the loss.
President Asif Ali Zardari also expressed sorrow over the death of the former army chief and prayed for the departed soul and patience for the bereaved family.
President Zardari, PM Shehbaz Pay Tribute to Former Army Chief Abdul Waheed Kakar
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Chief of Army Staff General (retd) Abdul Waheed Kakar.
According to the President’s Media Wing, President Zardari extended his heartfelt condolences and sympathies to the bereaved family and prayed for the forgiveness of the deceased.
The president also prayed that Allah Almighty grant the late general a place in His mercy and give his family patience and strength to bear the loss.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also expressed grief over the former army chief’s death and paid tribute to his valuable services to the Pakistan Army.
The prime minister extended his sincere condolences and sympathies to Kakar’s family and prayed that Allah Almighty grant the deceased a high place in His mercy and give his loved ones the strength to endure the loss.
