KARACHI: Chief of the Army Staff Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa on Monday showered praise on two soldiers for the exemplary bravery they demonstrated in the line of duty.

In Twitter postings on hashtag#OurMartyrsOurHeroes, the ISPR chief quoting the COAS said: “Glowing tribute to indomitable courage, devotion & exemplary leadership of Captain Karnal Sher khan shaheed, Nishan-e- Haider & Havaldar Lalak Jan shaheed, Nishan-e-Haider, the war heroes from Sawabi, KPK and Ghizer, GB, who wrote history with their blood against all odds.

…“There is nothing more honourable than laying one’s life for defence of the motherland. Nation is proud of its gallant sons for valour & unwavering allegiance to defend the country, regardless of the cost”. COAS.”

Published in Dawn, July 7th, 2020

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