RAWALPINDI: The funeral prayers of two martyred Pakistan Army officers, Major Raza Ali Shah Shaheed and Havaldar Nisar Ahmad were offered with full military honours in their respective hometowns. They sacrificed their lives during a firefight with terrorists on the night of October 8 and 9. The funeral prayer for Major Raza Ali Shah Shaheed took place in his hometown, Sargodha, featuring a dignified ceremony attended by a significant gathering. Family members, close relatives, Pakistani army officers, local elders, and community members came together to honor Major Raza Ali Shah Shaheed, recognizing his ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.…
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Sajjad Ali
Sajjad Ali is ‘Online Web Editor of Khyber News. He is a journalist by profession and working in field for the last ten years. Previously he worked for national media organizations including ‘The Nation’ Daily Pakistan Today, Khyber News. He also worked in media development sector. He can be reached at sajjad.sovereign@gmail.com
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