ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir atteded the funeral prayers for three Rangers officials who embraced martyrdom during ongoing PTI protests.

The Funeral prayers took place at Chaklala Garrison and was attended by key political and military figures, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar, and Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir.

The Prime Minister, speaking at the funeral, condemned the violence during the protests, stating, “Pakistan cannot afford any chaos and bloodshed for achieving vested political purposes.

These acts of violence are unacceptable and highly condemnable, pushing the limits of restraint by law enforcement agencies. The entire nation pays homage to the martyred Rangers soldiers, police officers, and those injured during these riots.”

The martyred officers were identified as Naik Muhammad Ramzan Shaheed (47 years old, from Karak), Sepoy Gulfam Khan Shaheed (29 years old, from Rawalpindi), and Sepoy Shah Nawaz Shaheed (33 years old, from Sibi).

The bodies of the fallen soldiers were later transported to their native towns, where they will be laid to rest with full military honours.

Published in The Daily National Courier, November, 27 2024

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