Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa and Begum COAS visited the family of Shaheed Captain Basit Ali at Shaheed’s native village near Haripur, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Thursday, the Army Chief prayed for the departed soul and offered Fateha.

While interacting with the family of Shaheed, the COAS said that nothing is greater than laying down one's life for the defence of the Country.

The entire nation is proud of the ultimate sacrifices rendered by our national heroes, he said.

The COAS also reiterated the firm resolve of the Armed Forces against enemies of Pakistan.