RAWALPINDI: Former Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General (retd) Abdul Waheed Kakar passed away in Rawalpindi on Monday, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.
Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, along with all ranks of the Pakistan Army, expressed profound grief over the death of the former army chief, according to a statement issued by the military’s media wing.
The ISPR said the armed forces paid tribute to General Kakar’s distinguished military career, leadership and valuable contributions to the Pakistan Army.
The statement also conveyed condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for eternal peace for the departed soul and strength and patience for his family to bear the loss.
President Asif Ali Zardari also expressed deep sorrow over the demise of the former army chief and extended his heartfelt condolences to the grieving family.
The president prayed to Allah Almighty to grant the deceased a place in Jannah and give his family the courage to endure the loss.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also mourned General Kakar’s death, acknowledging his valuable services to the Pakistan Army.
