Ultimate sacrifice: COAS visits martyrs' families

Gen Qamar Bajwa pays tribute to their sacrifices

Sacrificing life for the defence of motherland is the ultimate sacrifice one can make, army chief General Qamar Bajwa said during a visit to martyrs' families on Saturday, the ISPR said.

According to a statement issued by the military's media wing, Gen Qamar visited families of Shaheed Lt Col Rashid Kareem Baig, Shaheed Lt Col Waseem Hayat and Shaheed Sepoy Ghulam Raza at their homes.

Army Chief visits families of Shaheed Lt. Col Raashid Kareem Baig, Shaheed Lt. Col Waseem Hayat and Shaheed Sep Ghulam Raza at their homes https://t.co/HgDfbdY0wD pic.twitter.com/wUrGdGL38s

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The COAS said remembering Pakistan's heroes was a source of motivation both for the forces and the nation.

"We can never thank enough families of our shuhadas for their great sacrifice," he was quoted as saying. "It’s our duty to stay connected with them and we are lifetime responsible for their well being."