Major Wajahat Laid to Rest in Lahore With Military Honors

News Desk

LAHORE: Major Wajahat Waheed of the Pakistan Army, who embraced martyrdom while serving in the line of duty in the Pasni region of Balochistan, was laid to rest with full military honors in Lahore.

A solemn funeral ceremony was held on Sunday, attended by senior military personnel, civil dignitaries, and grieving family members who gathered to pay their final respects to the national hero.

The martyred officer’s casket, wrapped in the national flag, was brought to his hometown where a smartly turned-out military contingent presented a formal guard of honor.

High-ranking officers laid wreaths on his grave on behalf of the Chief of Army Staff and the armed forces command. Major Wajahat Waheed leaves behind a bereaved mother, a widow, and an infant daughter.

The tragic loss underscores the persistent security risks faced by security personnel operating in Balochistan, where counter-terrorism operations against insurgent outfits remain ongoing.

Security officials reaffirmed that the sacrifices of officers like Major Waheed strengthen the resolve of the armed forces to eliminate state-enemies and safeguard the nation’s territorial integrity.

Condolences have poured in from across the political and civil spectrum, honoring the bravery and supreme dedication of the fallen officer. Special prayers were offered at the funeral site for the elevation of the martyr’s soul and for patience for his grieving family during this profound loss.