The funeral prayer of the six Pakistan Army personnel, who embraced martyrdom during the exchange of fire with the Khawarij in the Spinwam area of North Waziristan, was offered at Peshawar Garrison today.

Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir, along with senior serving Army and civil officials, and relatives of the martyrs attended the prayer.

Following the prayers, the bodies of the martyrs were sent to their native areas, where they will be laid to rest with full military honours.

The martyrs included, Lieutenant Colonel Muhammad Ali Shaukat, Lance Naik Muhammad Ullah, Lance Naik Akhtar Zaman, Lance Naik Shahid Ullah, Lance Naik Yusuf Ali and Sepoy Jameel Ahmad.

The sacrifices made by these soldiers reinforce the nation's resolve and determination in the ongoing fight against terrorism.