RAWALPINDI: The funeral prayers of Shaheed Major Babar Niazi, martyred in an intelligence-based operation against terrorists, were offered in Zhob, Balochistan.
According to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) , senior military and civil officers and representatives of public and civil administration participated in the funeral prayers. The martyr will be buried at his hometown with full military honour.
The ISPR further said the Armed Forces of Pakistan stand by the nation and are determined to thwart terrorist attempts to sabotage the peace and stability of the country.
These sacrifices of our brave sons strengthen our resolve to fight against terrorism and this war will continue till elimination of the scourge from the motherland.
Earlier, a Pakistan Army officer embraced martyrdom while three terrorists were eliminated during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) conducted by the security forces in general area Sambaza, Zhob District of Balochistan.
During the conduct of operation, the Army troops effectively engaged the terrorists location, as a result of which three terrorists were killed, an Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) news release said.
The martyred soldier was identified as Major Babar Khan (age: 33 years, resident of District Mianwali) who embraced martyrdom, having fought gallantly during intense exchange of fire while leading his troops from the front.
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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif lauded the valiant personnel of Pakistan security forces for their successful operation against terrorists in District Zhob of Balochistan province.
The prime minister said that he along with entire nation were proud over their brave Jawans. He also paid tribute to Major Babar Khan, who during the conduct of operation, sacrificed his life with courage and bravery.
