PM Shehbaz offers condolences at home of Shaheed Lt-Col Gul Faraz in Mansehra

MANSEHRA: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday visited the residence of Lt-Colonel Shahzada Gul Faraz Shaheed to offer condolences to his family. The officer was martyred while leading an operation against Fitna al-Khwarij terrorists.

The prime minister met the mother, wife, and children of Shaheed Gul Faraz and prayed for them to find strength and patience to bear the loss. He also visited the officer’s grave, 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 prime minister said, adding that the officer set an example of bravery and courage. He emphasised that the nation could never forget the sacrifices of martyrs and their families and assured the bereaved family of full support from the government and the Pakistan Army.

On the occasion, Shehbaz Sharif 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 (retd) Muhammad Safdar, Murtaza Javed Abbasi, and Shah Ji Gul Afridi were also present.