The Namaz-e-Janaza for the Shuhada, who embraced martyrdom on Wednesday in a tragic MI-17 helicopter crash in Muzaffarabad, was offered on Thursday at Chaklala Garrison, Rawalpindi.

The Namaz-e-Janaza was attended by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, the Defence Minister, the Information Minister, senior civil and military officials, relatives of the Shuhada, and segments of the society.

Earlier, funeral services of two martyred Christian soldiers were offered at Christ Church, Rawalpindi which was also attended by the political and military leadership.

Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister said that the martyrs’ devotion to duty, professionalism, and commitment to safeguarding the motherland would remain a source of inspiration for future generations.

He emphasized that the sacrifices of Pakistan’s Armed Forces for peace, security, and national sovereignty could never be forgotten, reaffirming the nation’s unwavering support for the families of the martyrs during this difficult time.

The Shuhada will be laid to rest in their respective native towns with full military honours.