Former army chief General Abdul Waheed Kakar dies in Rawalpindi

Former chief of army staff General (retired) Abdul Waheed Kakar has died in Rawalpindi, the military’s media wing said on Monday.

The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and all ranks of the Pakistan Army expressed deep sorrow over his death.

“The CDF and all ranks of the Pakistan Army pay tribute to the late General’s distinguished military career, leadership and invaluable services to the Pakistan Army,” the ISPR statement said. “Pakistan Army shares the grief of the bereaved family and offers its heartfelt condolences.”

President Asif Ali Zardari expressed deep grief over the former army chief’s death, offering his sympathies and condolences to the bereaved family and praying for peace for the departed soul and fortitude for the family, Geo News reported.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also expressed sorrow and paid tribute to Kakar’s valuable services to the Pakistan Army, according to Geo News.

Kakar served as Pakistan’s chief of army staff from January 1993 to January 1996, Business Recorder reported. He died at the age of 89. Dunya News reported he was a recipient of the Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Military) and the Hilal-e-Jurat.

Sources:

• Dawn: https://www.dawn.com/news/2039942/former-army-chief-abdul-waheed-kakar-passes-away-in-rawalpindi
• Geo News: https://www.geo.tv/latest/688314-ex-army-chief-gen-retd-abdul-waheed-kakar-passes-away-in-rawalpindi-ispr
• Business Recorder: https://www.brecorder.com/news/amp/40445976
• Dunya News: https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/979671-former-army-chief-gen-r-abdul-waheed-kakar-passes-away