Pakistan Army Major Wajahat Waheed, who embraced martyrdom while serving the country in Pasni, Balochistan, was laid to rest in his hometown of Lahore with full military honours, Dunya News reported.
Funeral Attended by Senior Civil and Military Officials
Funeral prayers for the martyred officer were offered at Bahria Town, Lahore, drawing a large gathering of mourners. Among those in attendance were the Governor of Punjab, the Lahore Corps Commander, senior provincial ministers, and a host of civil and military officials, alongside a large number of local residents who came to pay their final respects.
The martyr’s body, draped in the national flag, was presented with a guard of honour by a smartly turned-out contingent of the Pakistan Army, in keeping with the solemn traditions observed for the country’s fallen soldiers.
Martyrdom in Pasni IED Blast
Major Wajahat Waheed embraced martyrdom on October 18 in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast in Pasni, located in the Gwadar district of Balochistan. The officer was engaged in duties defending the country at the time of the attack.
He is survived by his mother, his widow and a young daughter.
Outpouring of Grief and Respect
The funeral reflected the widespread sense of loss felt across the country, with officials and ordinary citizens alike gathering to honour a soldier who gave his life in the line of duty. The military’s ceremonial farewell underscored the nation’s recognition of his sacrifice.
Major Waheed’s martyrdom is the latest in a series of losses suffered by security personnel deployed in Balochistan, where forces continue operations against militant activity.
