Former army chief Abdul Waheed Kakar passes away in Rawalpindi: ISPR
“Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Asim Munir on Monday expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former COAS (Retd) General Abdul Waheed Kakar who passed away …”
's media wing, CDF Munir, along with all ranks of the Pakistan Army, paid tribute "to the late general's distinguished military career, leadership and invaluable services to the Pakistan Army.
""The Pakistan Army shares the grief of the bereaved family and offers its heartfelt condolences," the ISPR said, adding, "May Allah Almighty grant the departed soul highest the place in Jannah and give the family strength and patience, Ameen. "Former Chief of Army Staff retired General Abdul Waheed Kakar passed away in Rawalpindi today@Pres.
OfPakistan@CMShehbaz@OfficialDGISPR#Radio. Pakistan#Newshttps://t.co/loIGH1Xv74— Radio Pakistan (@Radio. Pakistan)October 26, 2026President Zardari, PM Shehbaz condole death.
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President Asif Ali Zardari expressed grief over General Kakar's passing, conveying "heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the family. "He also extended prayers for the late general's forgiveness.
"May Allah Almighty grant the deceased a place in His mercy," the president's X account posted.صدرِ مملکت آصف علی زرداری کا سابق چیف آف آرمی اسٹاف جنرل (ر) عبدالوحید کاکڑ کے انتقال پر اظہارِ افسوس۔صدرِ مملکت کا جنرل (ر) عبدالوحید کاکڑ کے انتقال پر اہلِ خانہ سے دلی تعزیت اور ہمدردی کا اظہار۔صدر زرداری کی مرحوم جنرل (ر) عبدالوحید کاکڑ کے لیے دعائے مغفرت۔اللّہ تعالیٰ…pic.twitter.com/4fnSNeuzt3— The President of Pakistan (@Pres. OfPakistan)October 26, 2026Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also expressed "deep grief and sorrow" over General Kakar's passing, paying tribute to "his invaluable services to the Pakistan Army," the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said.
It added that PM Shehbaz extended heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the bereaved family. "May Allah Almighty grant the departed a high place in His mercy and give the bereaved the strength to bear this loss, Ameen," the PMO said.
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