Former Pakistan Army Chief General (R) Abdul Waheed Kakar Passes Away

Former Chief of Army Staff General (Retd) Abdul Waheed Kakar, recipient of the Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Military) and Hilal-e-Jurat, passed away in Rawalpindi on Monday.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, along with all ranks of the Pakistan Army, expressed deep sorrow and grief over the demise of the former army chief.

The military paid tribute to General Kakar for his distinguished military services, leadership and valuable contributions to the Pakistan Army. The ISPR said the armed forces shared the grief of the bereaved family and extended their heartfelt condolences.

The Pakistan Army also prayed for the forgiveness of the departed soul, his elevation to the highest ranks in Paradise, and strength and patience for his family to bear the loss.

President Asif Ali Zardari also expressed profound grief over the death of the former army chief. According to the Media Wing of the President's House, he extended his sincere condolences and sympathies to the bereaved family and prayed for eternal peace for the departed soul.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif likewise expressed deep sorrow over General Kakar's demise and paid tribute to his valuable services to the Pakistan Army. He conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the family and prayed that Allah Almighty grant the deceased a high place in the hereafter and give his loved ones the strength to endure the loss.