Freedom isn't free, it costs sons of soil: COAS Gen Qamar Bajwa
At least two officers embraced martyrdom in a terror attack on army vehicle in North Waziristan.
ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) – Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Tuesday strongly condemned terrorist attack on a vehicle of the Pakistan Army in North Waziristan.
Paying tribute to martyrs, Chief of Army Staff said, "Freedom isn’t free, it costs sons of the soil. Freedom that we enjoy today is owed to so many such brave hearts. Salute to our Martyrs."
In a condolence message, Prime Minister (PM) Shahid Khaqan Abbasi stated that these matchless sacrifices of precious human lives, in the war against terrorism, will always be remembered as they form the most important aspect of our national history.
PM said as a nation, we will never forget the greatest contribution of our valiant Armed Forces in the war against the enemies of our country.
Minister for Defence Khurram Dastgir has also denounced the attack.
Earlier today, at least two officers embraced martyrdom in a terror attack on army vehicle in North Waziristan.
According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), militants fired on an army vehicle from surrounding mountains in North Wazirstan Agency. Resultantly, second Lieutenant Abdul Moeed and Sepoy Basharat embraced martyrdom.
21 years old Lt Abdul Moeed, who recently passed out from Pakistan Military Academy (PMA), is a resident of Burewala, Vehari whereas Sepoy Basharat, 21 years old with three years military service, belongs to village Danyor in Gilgit.
