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Rawalpindi: The funeral prayer for Major Hamza Israr, who died defending the nation in Mir Ali, was held at the Chaklala Garrison in Rawalpindi. Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and other top officials attended the ceremony.
According to a statement by Inter-Services Public Relations, the funeral was attended by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, and Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir. The event drew a large number of senior military officials, both serving and retired, as well as soldiers and the bereaved family members.
Prime Minister Sharif paid tribute to the sacrifices made by the country’s martyrs and reiterated the government’s commitment to eradicating terrorism. He stated that such sacrifices bolster the national resolve and reinforce the collective commitment to a peaceful and secure future.
The Prime Minister also expressed the nation’s solidarity with the Armed Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies in their efforts against terrorism.
Following the funeral, Major Israr’s remains were transported to his hometown for burial with full military honors.
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