The mother of the chief of staff of the army of Pakistan (COAS), General Syed Asim Munnir, died, causing a wave of condolences from the country’s main direction.
President Asif Ali Zardari expressed his deep sorrow about the loss, saying: “We share the grief of General Syed Asim Munir for the death of his mother. My sincere condolences go to the bereaved family during this difficult period. ” He also prayed for the missing soul and for the family to undergo the loss.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in a statement from the PM office, exercised his “sincere condolences” and expressed his solidarity with General Munnir and his family. “May Allah Almighty bless the missing soul with eternal peace,” he added.
The president of the National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq described the loss as “irreplaceable”, qualifying the parents as an invaluable gift. “Losing them is a big sorrow,” he said, saying his support for the army leader during this difficult period.
The federal interior minister Mohin Naqvi also extended his sympathies and offered prayers for the elevation of the rank of the deceased in the beyond.
Engineer Amir Muqam, Federal Minister for Cashmere, Gilgit-Baltistan and the Ministry of States and Border Regions (Safron), described the loss of “irreparable”. He prayed for the place of the end of the mother in Jannat-Ul-Firdous and for the patience for the mourning family.
The chief minister of Punjab, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, expressed his sorrow about the death and offered condolences to the bereaved family, saying that the loss of a parent is deeply painful.
The governor of Sindh, Kamran Khan Tessori, also exercised condolences, declaring: “In this hour of sorrow, we stick to General Syed Asim Munir and his family.” He prayed for strength and peace for the family.
