Islamabad, Seven soldiers and officers of the Pakistan Army, who were martyred in a terrorist attack in North Waziristan yesterday, were honored with full military funerals in their respective hometowns today. The fallen heroes, who laid down their lives in the line of duty, included Lieutenant Colonel Syed Kashif Ali Shaheed, Captain Muhammad Ahmad Badr Shaheed, Havildar Saber Shaheed, Naik Khursheed Shaheed, Sepoy Nasir Shaheed, Sepoy Raja Shaheed, and Sepoy Sajid Shaheed. Their sacrifice underscores the ongoing challenges faced by Pakistan in combating terrorism.
According to Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the funeral ceremonies saw an outpouring of grief and respect from across the communities, with a large turnout of mourners. Families of the martyrs, relatives, fellow officers of the Pakistan Army, and local elders joined together to pay their last respects to these brave souls. The attendance of such a wide array of individuals highlights the deep impact of their sacrifice on the nation and the collective mourning and honor accorded to them by the people of Pakistan.