ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday expressed profound grief over the martyrdom of three soldiers of Pakistan Army in Bajaur district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province during their fight with terrorists and paid glowing tribute to their sacrifice in defending the country.
A press release issued from the President House on Monday stated that the president lauded the martyrs as the nation’s pride and expressed deep gratitude for their supreme sacrifice.
He said that the security forces successfully thwarted the terrorists’ infiltration attempt, defeating them decisively. The president affirmed that the entire Pakistani nation salutes the Army’s spirit of patriotism and sacrifice.
The president added that the entire nation honors its martyrs and will forever remember their sacrifices. He prayed for the departed souls to rest in peace and for their families to find solace and strength and during this difficult time.