PM, Field Marshal Munir offer funeral of Lt-Col Khalid Hussain Shaheed, reaffirm resolve against terrorism

• Lt-Col Khalid embraced martyrdom after sustaining injuries during an IBO against Indian-sponsored terrorists in Balochistan

• Supreme sacrifices rendered by martyrs reflect Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding its peace, stability, and sovereignty at all costs: PM

 RAWALPINDI: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday attended the funeral prayer of Lt-Col Khalid Hussain Shaheed at Chaklala Garrison, alongside Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, federal ministers for interior and information, senior serving and retired military officials, as well as a large number of civilians and relatives of the martyr, the military’s media wing said.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the funeral prayer of Lieutenant Colonel Khalid Hussain Shaheed, a resident of District Sargodha, was offered at Chaklala Garrison.

#ISPR
Rawalpindi, 06 May 2026

Funeral prayer of Lieutenant Colonel Khalid Hussain Shaheed was offered today at Chaklala Garrison, Rawalpindi

Prime Minister of #Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, #COAS & CDF attended

The brave son… pic.twitter.com/NRzJRPbke2

— Pakistan Armed Forces News 🇵🇰 (@PakistanFauj) May 6, 2026

Lt-Col Khalid Hussain embraced martyrdom after sustaining injuries during an Intelligence-Based Operation (IBO) against Indian-sponsored terrorists in Balochistan.

إِنَّا ِلِلَّٰهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ

Lieutenant Colonel Khalid Hussain Shaheed

“And Never think of those who have been killed in the cause of Allah as dead,”

“Rather, they are Alive with their Lord, receiving Provisions.”

QUR’AN Surah Al-i-Imran (3:169)#ISPR pic.twitter.com/telJJt5cS2

— Pakistan Armed Forces News 🇵🇰 (@PakistanFauj) May 6, 2026

“The brave son of the soil embraced martyrdom yesterday, after sustaining injuries while leading his troops and fighting valiantly during an Intelligence-Based Operation against Indian-sponsored terrorists in Balochistan,” the ISPR said.

The funeral prayer was attended by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, federal ministers for interior and information, senior serving and retired civil and military officers, relatives of the martyr, and a large number of citizens.

Paying rich tribute to the martyred officer, the prime minister lauded his exceptional bravery, unwavering devotion to duty, and commitment to the defence of the country.

He reaffirmed that Pakistan’s armed forces, with the full support of the nation, remain resolute in their determination to eliminate Indian-sponsored terrorism and its facilitators.

“The supreme sacrifices rendered by our martyrs further strengthen the nation’s resolve and reflect Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding its peace, stability, and sovereignty at all costs,” the prime minister said.

The ISPR further stated that the martyred officer would be laid to rest in his native town with full military honours. It added that the armed forces, along with the people of Pakistan, paid heartfelt tribute to the fallen officer and extended condolences to the bereaved family.