Lahore: Senate Chairman Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani visited the residence of the late Major General Rashid Mahmood on Thursday to offer condolences to the grieving family following the sudden demise of the military officer. Major General Mahmood, who was a recipient of the Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military), passed away due to a cardiac arrest.

According to Senate of Pakistan, Chairman Gilani expressed sympathies to the family, including the deceased’s father, Haji Muhammad Ibrahim, brother Brigadier Tahir Mahmood, Ferozepur Road Industrial Association Chairman Khalid Mahmood, and Hafiz Atif Ibrahim. He also offered Fateha, praying for the deceased’s forgiveness and a high place in Jannat-ul-Firdous, while seeking strength for the family and colleagues to endure the loss.

Major General Rashid Mahmood was a member of the 84th Long Course at the Pakistan Military Academy and served in the Pakistan Army’s 29 Cavalry Regiment. His service and contributions to the nation were recognized through the prestigious Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military) award.