Former Chief of the Pakistan Navy Admiral Yastur-ul-Haq Malik has passed away in Lahore, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Wednesday.
Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf expressed his condolences on the demise of Admiral Yastur-ul-Haq Malik.
Admiral Yastur-ul-Haq Malik was commissioned in the Pakistan Navy in 1954.
Admiral Yastur-ul-Haq Malik also participated in the 1965 and 1971 Indo-Pak wars.
Admiral Yastur-ul-Haq Malik was the Chief of the Pakistan Navy from 1988 to 1991.
The Admiral of the Navy paid tribute to the services of the late officer to the Pakistan Navy.
President, PM grieved
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed their deep grief over the death of former Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Yastur-ul-Haq.
In their separately issued statements, the president and prime minister expressed their condolences over the passing of former naval chief. They lauded the late Yastur-ul-Haq’s unforgettable services for the defence and security of the country.
President Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz prayed for peace for the departed soul and strength for the bereaved family to bear the loss.
Reporter: Ahmad Mansoor