President visits family of Squadron Leader Usman Yousaf Shaheed for condolence

RAWALPINDI: President Asif Ali Zardari visited the residence of Squadron Leader Usman Yousaf Shaheed, who was martyred during battle of truth against India. The president offered condolences to the father and other family members of Usman Yousaf Shaheed. He paid tribute, on behalf of the nation, for the martyr’s services to the country and his sacrifice while defending the homeland. “We are proud of the sacrifices by our brave soldiers. The entire nation salutes them and will always remain grateful to the martyrs and their families for their sacrifices,” the president added. He offered Fateha and prayed for the elevation of the martyr’s ranks in paradise. He also expressed sympathies with the bereaved family and prayed for their strength to bear the loss. Earlier, President Asif Ali Zardari said Pakistan will never compromise on its sovereignty, territorial integrity, or its core national interests and aggression against the homeland will be met with full force. In a message on the occasion of ‘Thanksgiving Day’, to observe the victory against India, on May 16, he said, “It is a great moment for us to celebrate the success of Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos in response to Indian unprovoked aggression. I am grateful to Almighty Allah for blessing us with victory in this critical hour.”