Number of personnel martyred defending country against Indian aggression rises to 13: ISPR

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The number of personnel martyred defending the country during Pakistan’s recent military confrontation with India has risen to 13, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) says.

“Indian Armed Forces blatant and cowardly aggression which was launched on the night of 6-7 May 2025, targeted innocent civilians, including women, children, and the elderly,” the ISPR recalled, referring to the unprovoked strikes on six locations in the country.

“While defending the motherland with exemplary courage and unwavering resolve, two more valiant sons of the soil embraced martyrdom today, who were hospitalised, bringing the total number of martyred personnel of the Pakistan Armed Forces to 13,” the ISPR stated in its press release.

The military’s media wing added that 78 personnel have “sustained injuries in the line of duty”.

The ISPR said: “The martyred heroes are Havaldar Muhammad Naveed Shaheed of the Pakistan Army and Senior Technician Muhammad Ayaz Shaheed of the Pakistan Air Force.

“Their noble sacrifice stands as a timeless testament to their courage, devotion to duty, and unshakeable patriotism […] Their sacrifice will forever remain etched in the nation’s collective memory, inspiring generations to come,” the military stressed.

 This photo combo shows Pakistan Army Havaldar Muhammad Naveed and PAF Senior Technician Muhammad Ayaz, who embraced martyrdom after being injured during the recent Pakistan-India military confrontation. — ISPR
This photo combo shows Pakistan Army Havaldar Muhammad Naveed and PAF Senior Technician Muhammad Ayaz, who embraced martyrdom after being injured during the recent Pakistan-India military confrontation. — ISPR

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