ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday visited the family homes of Major Adnan Aslam Shaheed and Major Syed Moiz Abbas Shah Shaheed to express deep sorrow and pay tribute to their supreme sacrifices.
Major Adnan Aslam, 31, succumbed to his wounds after being critically injured during a militant attack in Bannu, while Major Syed Moiz Abbas Shah, 37, embraced martyrdom during an intelligence-based operation in Sarrogha, South Waziristan.
Both officers laid down their lives while bravely fighting against Indian-backed militants of Fitna al-Khwarij.President Zardari lauded the officers’ bravery, leadership, and patriotism, saying their valour reflects the highest traditions of service.
He reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering resolve to root out terrorism in all its forms. The president also prayed for the eternal peace of the departed souls and for strength and patience for their bereaved families.