ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib on Thursday condoled the martyrdom of Pakistani soldier Havaldar Muhammad Shafiq serving in the United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic (CAR) ensuring peace and protection of the locals.
In his condolence message, the minister expressed profound sympathy with the bereaved family.
He said Pakistan Army has been playing a key role for ensuring global peace through the platform of the United Nations.
Some 162 peacekeepers of the Pakistan Army have lost their lives for ensuring global peace, he added.