Gen Raheel attends funeral of army captain slain during Shawal operation
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RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Raheel Sharif on Sunday attended the funeral of Captain Umair, an army officer killed in Shawal on Saturday, Director General Inter-Services Public Relations Asim Bajwa said.
The captain was one of four security personnel who lost their lives during an exchange of fire with militants while conducting an operation near the Pak-Afghan border, the ISPR said yesterday.
"They didn't allow terrorists to escape from Shawal," Bajwa tweeted.
A video obtained by DawnNews purportedly shows Captain Umair saying he is hopeful that upcoming operations will clear the remaining pockets of militants over the next few months.
Speaking on behalf of the COAS on Sunday, Bajwa said the Army was determined to eliminate "terrorists" from "every nook and corner in the country".
Gen Raheel also visited those injured during the ongoing phase of the operation at Combined Military Hospital.
According to official statements, over 3,500 militants have been killed in Operation Zarb-i-Azb, while the offensive has forced over a million civilians to vacate their homes and move to other areas of the country.
Gen Raheel Sharif on Wednesday ordered troops to march on the last bastion of terrorists in Shawal valley of North Waziristan to take Operation Zarb-i-Azb to its logical end.
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Feb 28, 2016 03:27pm
Thank you Captain Umar and all the shaheeds. Thank you all the injured. We pray for all. You have sacrificed your lives fighting foreign funded terrorists and keeping us safe. Pakistan stands strong and unyielding because of you all and those still fighting. Victory will be ours, InshAllah.
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Feb 28, 2016 03:53pm
Rest in peace brave soldier, we will ensure all terrorists are eliminated. WE will also make sure there hideouts in Afghanistan are destroyed.
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Feb 28, 2016 04:06pm
Please build a statue or some public utility building to pay tribute to ordinary soldiers and unsung heroes.
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Feb 28, 2016 04:08pm
The sacrifices of our brave souls will always be remembered. They are making New Pakistan by giving their own blood. Thank you Gen Raheel for realizing the pain as a true professional soldier.
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Feb 28, 2016 04:25pm
We will not forget the protectors of our beloved country.
Nation salutes all the Shaheeds of our armed forces!!
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Feb 28, 2016 04:29pm
Salute to our bravest soldiers on earth!
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Feb 28, 2016 04:30pm
RIP brave soldier, You are the brick from which Pakistan was made, I thank you for your sacrifice, for our awam and for the freedom we enjoy because of lions like you.
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Feb 28, 2016 04:52pm
Thank you Shaheeds and we also thank you the Chief for his vision and leadership who has also committed his everything to eliminate this evil from Pakistan for our next generation.
We also take this opportunity to ask SC of Pakistan NOT to issue any stay orders for these terrorists and award them capital punishment within days not years and don't spare them at all.
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Feb 28, 2016 04:56pm
Our salutes and thanks from the bottom of our hearts to all the Shuhada's as well as the families left behind. There is heavens waiting for you Inshallah and eternal peace.
Thank you again!!! Pakistan Zinda Baad.
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Feb 28, 2016 04:59pm
Wrong policies of the state in the past decades have led to the death of these soldiers
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Feb 28, 2016 05:01pm
Youngmen like Capt. Umair , are laying down their lives in the defense of the country. - on other hand our politicians are too busy in knocking down each other . May Shaheed Captain's soul rest in peace, heartfelt condolence to the family.
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Feb 28, 2016 05:34pm
captain umair is a hero he laid his life for the nation.
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Feb 28, 2016 05:45pm
The nation stands with you in every odd hour. Your unprecedented sacrifices will make Pakistan safe and secure and make the nation invulnerable. General Raheel's unflinching determination against terrorism will transform this land of the pure into a peaceful haven. May the departed soul of Capt. Umair rest in eternal peace and give the bereaved family power to bear the irreparable loss with fortitude. Ameen.
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Feb 28, 2016 06:09pm
Salutes to our soldiers.
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Feb 28, 2016 06:37pm
Your ultimate sacrifice will not go in vain, salute to you The brave son of the soil.
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Feb 28, 2016 07:16pm
because of people like him, we are not Syria, iraq and afghanistan
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Feb 28, 2016 09:51pm
May Almighty bless all those soldiers, men and women of the nation who have sacrificed with their life to eliminate terrorism from Pakistan. While pak forces are doing a great job, it is time for civilians, including politicians to do their best so each segment of society becomes free of corruption and terrorist of all types. There are some economic terrorists as well, who are trying to destroy the economy of the nation. Time to catch all the terrorist and put them in jail for a long time.
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Feb 29, 2016 12:27am
Well done General for attending the funeral of national heroes but i dont see any politician from government or opposition.
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Feb 29, 2016 12:28am
Long Live Pakistan. Pakistan Armed Forces Zindabad.....Pakistan Paindabad. Salute to all Ghazis and Shaheeds.
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Feb 29, 2016 12:29am
Thank you Captain Umair and other brave soldiers who have laid their lives or fighting to eradicate this menace of terrorism. Its because of your heroism and bravery that we are living peaceful lives. Nation is standing with you. Just crush these terrorists. Pakistan Zindabad.
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Feb 29, 2016 12:30am
Congratulations to shaheed's family. Great honor. Love and respect for General Raheel Sharif. What a son of soil. Proud of you.
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Feb 29, 2016 12:34am
RIP Captain Umair and all other shaheeds. Your sacrifices will make Pakistan a peaceful heaven on day.
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Feb 29, 2016 03:09am
@Waqar Khan A very strange congratulation indeed !!!
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Feb 29, 2016 03:36am
Salute to these young men.
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Feb 29, 2016 03:36am
RIP the brave soldiers of Pak army. We all salute you.
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Feb 29, 2016 04:51am
Salute. Respect. Indebtedness.
We as a nation owe you Umair. Thank you.
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Feb 29, 2016 10:16am
salute to brave soldiers whatever they have nationality. Always ready to protect own motherland
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