- PM, president condole death of COAS’s mother, offer prayers for the departed soul
RAWALPINDI: The mother of Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Syed Asim Munir, passed away on Tuesday, prompting a wave of condolences from political and religious figures across the country.
In a message, President Asif Ali Zardari expressed deep grief over the loss, saying, “We share the grief of General Syed Asim Munir over his mother’s passing. My heartfelt condolences go out to the bereaved family during this difficult time.” He also prayed for the departed soul and for strength for the family to bear the loss.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in a statement from the PM Office, extended his “heartfelt condolences” and expressed solidarity with General Munir and his family. “May Allah Almighty bless the departed soul with eternal peace,” he added.
Speaker of the National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq described the loss as “irreplaceable,” calling parents a priceless gift. “Losing them is a great sorrow,” he said, affirming his support for the army chief during this difficult time.
Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi also extended his sympathies and offered prayers for the elevation of the deceased’s rank in the hereafter.
Engineer Amir Muqam, Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs, Gilgit-Baltistan and Ministry of States and Frontier Regions (SAFRON), referred to the loss as “irreparable.” He prayed for the late mother’s place in Jannat-ul-Firdous and for patience for the grieving family.
In his condolences, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman emphasized the significance of a mother’s passing and prayed for the forgiveness of the deceased.
Senate Chairman Yousaf Raza Gilani, expressing his heartfelt condolences, offered prayers for peace and patience for the grieving family.
Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) leader Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui called on his party members to hold special prayers for the forgiveness of General Munir’s mother.
Other notable figures, including Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, Senator Saleem Mandviwalla, and several federal ministers, also extended their heartfelt sympathies. Religious leader Allama Kokab Noorani Okarvi joined in prayers for the deceased.
Various leaders, both political and religious, continue to offer their prayers for patience, divine mercy, and the elevation of the departed soul’s rank in the hereafter.
Meanwhile, former prime minister Nawaz Sharif arrived in Rawalpindi on Tuesday evening to offer his condolences to Army Chief Gen Asim Munir over the death of his mother.
The PML-N chief will visit Gen Asim Munir’s residence to offer his condolences. Later, he will visit his residence in Murree.
