RAWALPINDI (Dunya News) – Former Chief of Army Staff General (retd) Abdul Waheed Kakar passed away in Rawalpindi on Monday, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.
Field Marshal Asim Munir and all ranks of the Pakistan Army expressed deep sorrow and grief over the death of the former army chief, who was a recipient of the Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Military) and Hilal-e-Jurat.
According to an ISPR statement, the field marshal and all ranks paid tribute to General Kakar for his distinguished military services, leadership and valuable contributions to the Pakistan Army.
The military’s media wing said the Pakistan Army stood with the bereaved family in their hour of grief and extended its heartfelt condolences.
President Asif Ali Zardari expressed deep grief over the passing of former Chief of Army Staff General (retd) Abdul Waheed Kakar.
The president, in a statement, expressed his sympathies and heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family of the deceased.
He prayed to Allah Almighty for peace for the departed soul and fortitude for the grieving family to bear the loss with patience.