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Rawalpindi: Funeral prayers of Major Adnan Aslam Shaheed, who embraced martyrdom while undergoing treatment at Combined Military Hospital, were held in Rawalpindi today. The officer gallantly fought the Indian proxy Fitna al Khawarij during their attack in Bannu on 2 September 2025.
According to Radio Pakistan, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Defence Minister, Information Minister, Army Chief Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, serving military and civil officers, and relatives of the Shaheed attended the funeral. Major Adnan Aslam embraced Shahadat with unflinching bravery, leading his men from the front.
The Prime Minister, honoring the bravery of the officer, stated that the nation has lost a valiant son of the soil whose courage and sacrifice will forever remain etched in the nation’s heart. He emphasized that Major Adnan represents the best of Pakistan: unwavering resolve, love for the homeland, and an unbreakable spirit of sacrifice.
Major Adnan’s martyrdom is a testimony that the Armed Forces of Pakistan remain resolute in their mission to root out terrorism in all its forms. The Shaheed will be laid to rest in his hometown with full military honours.