RAWALPINDI: Former Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General (Retd) Abdul Waheed Kakar, Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Military) and Hilal-e-Jurat, passed away today in Rawalpindi.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, and all ranks of the Pakistan Army expressed deep sorrow and grief over the demise of General (R) Abdul Waheed Kakar.
The Field Marshal and all ranks of the Pakistan Army paid rich tribute to the late General’s distinguished military services, leadership, and invaluable contributions to the Pakistan Army.
According to ISPR, the Pakistan Army stands with the bereaved family in this hour of grief and expresses heartfelt condolences to the family.
The Army prayed that Allah Almighty may grant forgiveness to the departed soul, grant him the highest place in Jannah, and give patience and perseverance to the bereaved family.
President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former Army Chief General (R) Abdul Waheed Kakar.
According to the Media Wing of Aiwan-e-Sadr, President Zardari expressed heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the bereaved family of the late General and prayed for his forgiveness.
The President prayed that Allah Almighty may grant him a place in His mercy and give the grieving family patience. Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif also expressed deep sorrow and grief over the death of former COAS General Abdul Waheed Kakar (Retd).
The Prime Minister paid tribute to the late General’s invaluable services to the Pakistan Army and expressed heartfelt condolences and sympathy to his family. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif prayed that Allah Almighty may grant the deceased a high place in His mercy and give the family the strength to bear this loss.
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