Seven Pakistan army soldiers including a captain were martyred when their vehicle hit an improvised explosive device (IED) exploded in Lakki Marwat District, said a statement issued by Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Sunday.

Those who martyred include Captain Muhammad Faraz Ilyas (age: 26 years, resident of Kasur District) along with six other brave sons of the soil; Subedar Major Muhammad Nazir (age: 50 years, resident of; Skardu District), Lance Naik Muhammad Anwar (age: 34 years, resident of: Ghanchi district), Lance Naik Hussain Ali (age: 36 years, resident of: Ghizer district), Sepoy Asad Ullah (age: 33 years, resident of Multan district), Sepoy Manzoor Hussain (age: 27 years, resident of: Gilgit district), Sepoy Rashid Mehmood (age: 31 years, resident of Rawalpindi district); made the ultimate sacrifice and embraced Shahadat.

Sanitization of the area is being carried out to eliminate any terrorists present in the area and perpetrators of this heinous act will be brought to justice.

The security forces of Pakistan are determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve.

Captain Muhammad Faraz Ilyas Shaheed belongs to Kasur district.

Captain Faraz Shaheed received commission in Northern Light Infantry of Pakistan Army in 2020.

Captain Faraz Shaheed was about to get married on June 19, 2024.

Captain Faraz Shaheed is survived by his parents and siblings.

Subedar Major Muhammad Nazir Shaheed belongs to Skardu District who performed the duty of defending the country for 31 years. Subedar Major Nazir Shaheed left behind his wife, 2 sons and 5 daughters.

Lance Naik Hussain Ali Khan Shaheed belongs to Ghazar district and served in Pakistan Army for 14 years. Lance Naik Hussain Shaheed is survived by parents and siblings.

Sepoy Manzoor Shaheed belongs to Gilgit district and served in Pakistan Army for 6 years for national defense. He is survived by his wife and 3 daughters.

Lance Naik Mohammad Anwar Shaheed belongs to Ganche District. Lance Naik Anwar Shaheed performed the duty of defending the country for 13 years in the Pakistan Army. Lance Naik Anwar Shaheed left his wife, two daughters and two sons to mourn

Sepoy Asadullah Shaheed belongs to Multan and national defense duties in Pakistan Army for 14 years. Sepoy Asadullah Shaheed left a wife and a son among the bereaved.

Sepoy Rashid Mehmood Shaheed belongs to Rawalpindi. Sepoy Rashid Shaheed served in Pakistan Army for 13 years in defense of the country. Sepoy Rashid is survived by his parents and siblings.

Condemnations and Condolences

President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday expressed grief over shahadat of personnel of security forces who lost their lives after their vehicle reportedly hit an improvised explosive device (IED) in District Lakki Marwat.

The president paid tribute to the martyred Jawans of Pakistan Army and prayed for the high ranks of the departed souls, President Secretariat Press Wing said in a press release. He also condemned the IED attack by the terrorists and reiterated the resolve of the entire nation to root out the cancer of terrorism.

Paying tribute to the sacrifices and valour of shaheed Jawans, the president said the nation would never forget the sacrifices of its sons and Shuhada and expressed condolences with the bereaved families and prayed for them to bear the losses with fortitude.

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi also strongly condemned the IED explosion near the vehicle of security forces in Lakki Marwat area. Naqvi expressed deep sorrow and regret over the martyrdom of 7 security personnel including Captain Muhammad Faraz Ilyas.

Naqvi paid tribute to the sacrifices of martyred security personnel and expressed his heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the families of the martyrs.

He said the martyrs have cultivated peace by giving their precious blood and are the pride of the nation and we salute their eternal sacrifices.