Pm Shehbaz Sharif Pays Tribute To Shaheed Lt Col Faraz

On February 26, 2026, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited the family of Shaheed Lt Col Shahzada Gul Faraz in Mansehra to pay his respects and offer condolences following the officer's martyrdom during an operation against the terrorist group Fitna al Khawarij. During his visit, PM Sharif met with the officer's mother, wife, and children, expressing his sorrow and praying for their strength to cope with the loss. He stated, "Lt Col Shahzada Gul Faraz sacrificed his life for the protection of the homeland," emphasizing the nation's pride in its martyrs and their families. The Prime Minister assured the family of comprehensive support from both the government and the Pakistan Army, stating, "The nation can never forget their sacrifices."