Army chief pays glowing tribute to Wing Commander Noman Akram

RAWALPINDI: Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa paid glowing tribute on shahadat of brave heart Wing Commander Noman Akram in the line of duty.

Wing Commander Noman Akram embraced martyrdom when his F-16 plane crashed near Shakarparian in Islamabad during rehearsal of the March 23 Parade.

The martyred commander did not eject to save civilians and important buildings on the ground.

”Laying one’s life is the ultimate sacrifice one can make for defence of the motherland. May his soul rest in peace. My thoughts and sincere prayers for the bereaved family.” COAS said.