Islamabad: The President and the Prime Minister have expressed deep grief over the martyrdom of six Army officials, including Lt. General Sarfraz Ali, in helicopter crash.
President Dr Arif Alvi telephoned Army Chief General Bajwa and condoled with him over the martyrdom of Army personnel. He prayed for higher ranks for the departed souls in heaven.
صدر مملکت ڈاکٹر عارف علوی کا آرمی چیف سے ٹیلی فون پر رابطہ، بلوچستان ہیلی کاپٹر حادثے کے شہداء کیلئے اظہار افسوس
— The President of Pakistan (@PresOfPakistan) August 2, 2022
صدر مملکت کا ہیلی کاپٹر حادثے میں شہید ہونے والے فوجی افسران اور جوانوں کی شہادت پر گہرے رنج و غم کا اظہار
In a separate message, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif too has expressed his grief over the martyrdom of the military officials.
He said the entire nation salutes Lt Gen Sarfraz Ali, Director General Pakistan Coast Guards Major General Amjad, Pilot Major Saeed, Co-Pilot Major Talha, and Crew member Naik Mudassar for their supreme sacrifice.
The Prime Minister also commiserated with the bereaved families.