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Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari visited the residences of Major Adnan Aslam Shaheed and Major Syed Moiz Abbas Shah Shaheed today to express deep sorrow and respect for their supreme sacrifices. He prayed for the eternal peace of the departed souls and for strength and patience for their loved ones.
According to Radio Pakistan, the President praised the officers’ bravery, leadership, and patriotism, stating that their valour reflects the highest traditions of service. Asif Ali Zardari reaffirmed Pakistan’s unshakeable resolve to root out terrorism in all its forms.
It is pertinent to mention that Major Adnan Aslam succumbed to his wounds after being critically injured during an attack by militants in Bannu, while Major Syed Moiz Abbas Shah embraced martyrdom in an intelligence-based operation in Sararogha, South Waziristan. Both the officers laid down their lives while bravely fighting against Indian-backed militants of Fitna Al Khwarij.