Former Pakistan Army Chief General (Retired) Abdul Waheed Kakar has passed away in Rawalpindi, with the Chief of Army Staff and all ranks of the Pakistan Army expressing deep sorrow and condolences over his death.
The funeral is scheduled for 4.30 pm at army racecourse graveyard, Rawalpindi.
The former Pakistan Army Chief General Abdul Waheed Kakar, a two-time recipient of the Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Military) and Hilal-e-Jur’at died today in Rawalpindi. In the wake of his death, the Pakistan Army and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir voiced their grief and sorrow.
His death caused sadness and mourning in military circles, as per a statement made by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
In a condolence statement released by ISPR, Chief of Army Staff & Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal (FM) Syed Asim Munir expressed sorrow and grief at the death of the deceased on behalf of all ranks of the Pakistan Army.
He paid tribute to the late’s distinguished military career, leadership and invaluable services to the Pakistan army.
The Deceased’s Military Service
General Abdul Waheed Kakar was among the notable and esteemed military leaders in the Pakistan Army during the critical and delicate era when he took over the charge.
In his time in office, various steps were taken to encourage professionalism, discipline and military skills, thereby making the institution even stronger.
In the condolence message by the Pakistan Army, it was reiterated that the services rendered by the deceased for the country and the nation would always be remembered in golden words, as he had dedicated most of his life to the defence and security of the country.
In this hour of difficulty the ISPR statement said the whole of the Pakistan Army was with the bereaved family in their grief.
The military officials conveyed their heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased; wishing Allah Almighty to raise the deceased’s status and give him a high rank in Jannat-ul-Firdous. Prayers were also prayed for patience and strength for the family who had to deal with this loss.
The death of a good and experienced military officer like Gen Abdul Waheed Kakar is a serious blow not only to the family but also to the military institution and the country.
