Islamabad (Lord Media): President Asif Ali Zardari expressed deep sorrow over the martyrdom of Group Captain Asim Tariq, highlighting his sacrifice as a beacon of human values and national service. The President offered condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for their patience. He stressed the need for preventive measures against such incidents on Islamabad’s main roads.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif also expressed profound grief over the martyrdom of Group Captain Asim Tariq. He extended heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the martyr’s family. The Prime Minister lauded the bravery, courage, and duty of Group Captain Asim Tariq, who sacrificed his life to protect a woman’s honor and life. The nation holds such sacrifices in high regard.
The Prime Minister stated that the entire nation shares the grief of the martyr’s family. He prayed for the martyr’s elevated status in the afterlife and for the family’s strength to endure the loss. The Prime Minister directed the authorities to conduct a thorough and transparent investigation into the incident and ensure that those responsible face strict legal consequences.