President visits family of martyred army officer

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday visited the residence of martyred Lieutenant Colonel Muhammad Ali in Faisalabad to express condolences with the bereaved family.

According to the announcement of President Secretariat, President Asif Ali Zardari offered Fateha for the departed soul, expressed sympathy with the martyr’s family and also prayed for their patience. Lt. Col. Muhammad Ali embraced martyrdom while fighting with terrorists in North Waziristan.

The president paid tribute to the services and valour of Shaheed Lt. Col. Muhammad Ali and appreciated the affection and passion of sacrifice of the martyred army officer and his family for the country.

“The entire nation valued the sacrifices of the martyrs and their families,” the president said, adding that the nation would not forget its martyrs and their sacrifices.