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Former chief of army staff (COAS) General (retired) Abdul Waheed Kakar passed away in Rawalpindi on Monday, said the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
Chief of the Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and all ranks of the Pakistan Army expressed deep sorrow over the passing of General (retd) Abdul Waheed Kakar, the military’s media wing said in a statement.
“The CDF and all ranks of the Pakistan Army pay tribute to the late General’s distinguished military career, leadership and invaluable services to the Pakistan Army,” it added.
“Pakistan Army shares the grief of the bereaved family and offers its heartfelt condolences. May Allah Almighty grant the departed soul the highest place in Jannah and give the family strength and patience. Ameen,” the statement added.
In a statement, President Asif Ali Zardari expressed deep grief over the passing of former COAS General (retd) Waheed Kakar.
The president expressed his sympathies and heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family of the deceased.
He prayed to Allah Almighty for peace for the departed soul and fortitude for the grieving family to bear the loss with patience.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also expressed sorrow over General Kakar’s death and paid tribute to his valuable services to the Pakistan Army.
