MANSEHRA: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited the home of Lieutenant Colonel Shahzada Gul Faraz in Mansehra, who was martyred while leading security forces during the operation against Fitna al Khawarij.

The PM met the mother, wife, and children of the martyred Lt Col Gul Faraz and prayed for strength and patience for them to bear the loss. He also visited the grave of the martyred officer, offered Fateha, and prayed for the elevation of his ranks in Jannah.

“Lt Col Shahzada Gul Faraz Shaheed sacrificed his life while safeguarding the country,” the PM said, adding that Shaheed Gul Faraz set an example of bravery and courage. He said the entire nation, including himself, was proud of the martyrs and their families, adding that Pakistan could never forget their sacrifices.

The PM assured the bereaved family of the government’s and the Pakistan Army’s full support.

On the occasion, he also announced the establishment of a Daanish School in Mansehra in the name of Lt Col Shahzada Gul Faraz.

Federal Ministers Attaullah Tarar, Engineer Amir Muqam and Sardar Muhammad Yousuf, Adviser to the Prime Minister Rana Sanaullah, Capt Muhammad Safdar (retd), Murtaza Javed Abbasi, and Shah Ji Gul Afridi were also present on the occasion.—NNI