Funeral prayers of two Pakistan Navy personnel Syed Hassan Raza and Khalil Murad, who embraced martyrdom on Monday during attack on PN vehicle at Jiwani by terrorists, were offered today (Tuesday).
Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah also attended the funeral at PNS Shifa Hospital in Karachi.
Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah condemned the gory attack on PN personnel and condoled with the bereaved families. Naval Chief expressed his deep grief and sorrow on the incident and said that such heinous and cowardly acts can’t deter national resolve of Pakistan Navy to stand against terrorism.
Admiral Zakaullah further added that great sacrifices of martyrs for national defence and to root out terrorism in the country are highly praiseworthy. He stated that handful of terrorists can’t succeed in their nefarious design of destabilizing the country.
Pakistan Navy, in collaboration with other Law Enforcement Agencies, is committed to eradicate the menace of terrorism in the country, he added.
The Admiral prayed for eternal peace of the martyred souls and grant of courage to the bereaved families to bear the loss and prayed for swift recovery of those injured.
Chief of the Naval Staff also visited injured personnel at PNS SHIFA hospital Karachi and also met the families of the Shuhada and injured.
Besides Pakistan Navy senior officials and men, personnel of sister services, relatives, friends and a large number of people also attended the funeral.
