A Pakistan Air Force F-16 aircraft crashed during rehearsals of 23rd March parade near Shakarparian in Islamabad on Wednesday.

According to PAF spokesperson, a board of inquiry has been ordered by Air Headquarters to determine the cause of the accident.

PM prays for the departed soul and commiserates with the bereaved family

Prime Minister Imran Khan has expressed grief and sorrow over the martyrdom of Wing Commander Nouman Akram as a result of the fighter jet crash in Islamabad.

He prayed for the departed soul and commiserated with the bereaved family.

COAS pays glowing tribute on shahadat of brave heart Wing Commander Noman Akram

Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa has paid glowing tribute on shahadat of brave heart Wing Commander Noman Akram in the line of duty.

He said laying one's life is the ultimate sacrifice one can make for defence of the motherland.

The Army Chief also prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace. He expressed his thoughts and sincere prayers for the bereaved family.

Meanwhile, funeral prayer of the martyred Wing Commandar Noman Akram was offered in Islamabad today (Wednesday).

The ceremony was attended by Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Nadeem Raza, Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan, Naval Chief Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbassi and other senior officials.

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