Summary Former army chief General (retd) Abdul Waheed Kakar has passed away in Rawalpindi, with Field Marshal Asim Munir and the Pakistan Army expressing condolences and paying tribute to his military service
RAWALPINDI (Dunya News) – Former Chief of Army Staff General (retd) Abdul Waheed Kakar passed away in Rawalpindi on Monday, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.
Field Marshal Asim Munir and all ranks of the Pakistan Army expressed deep sorrow and grief over the death of the former army chief, who was a recipient of the Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Military) and Hilal-e-Jurat.
According to an ISPR statement, the field marshal and all ranks paid tribute to General Kakar for his distinguished military services, leadership and valuable contributions to the Pakistan Army.
The military’s media wing said the Pakistan Army stood with the bereaved family in their hour of grief and extended its heartfelt condolences.
President Asif Ali Zardari expressed deep grief over the passing of former Chief of Army Staff General (retd) Abdul Waheed Kakar.
The president, in a statement, expressed his sympathies and heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family of the deceased.
He prayed to Allah Almighty for peace for the departed soul and fortitude for the grieving family to bear the loss with patience.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar expressed deep grief and sorrow over the passing of former Chief of Army Staff General (retd) Abdul Waheed Kakar.
“Deeply saddened by the passing of General (Retd) Abdul Waheed Kakar, former Chief of Army Staff,” the deputy prime minister said in his post on X.
Deeply saddened by the passing of General (Retd) Abdul Waheed Kakar, former Chief of Army Staff. إنا لله وإنا إليه راجعون His distinguished service to Pakistan and the Pakistan Army will be remembered with the highest regard. My heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones. May Allah Almighty grant him a place in Jannat-ul-Firdous and give the bereaved family sabar to bear this loss. Ameen.
— Ishaq Dar (@MIshaqDar50) October 26, 2026
He added that his distinguished service to Pakistan and the Pakistan Army will be remembered with the highest regard.
“My heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones. May Allah Almighty grant him a place in Jannat-ul-Firdous and give the bereaved family sabar to bear this loss. Ameen,” the DPM added.
Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani expressed deep grief and sorrow over the death of former Chief of the Army Staff General (R) Abdul Waheed Kakar.
In his condolence message, the Senate chairman said the demise of General (R) Abdul Waheed Kakar was a matter of grief for the country and the nation.
He said the late general’s national services and contributions to the defence of the country would always be held in high regard.
Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani also expressed heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the bereaved family.
He prayed to Allah Almighty to grant the departed soul a place in His eternal mercy and give patience and strength to the bereaved family to bear the loss.
Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhary expressed deep grief and sorrow over the passing of former Chief of the Pakistan Army General (R) Abdul Waheed Kakar.
In his condolence message, Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhary said the national services of General (R) Abdul Waheed Kakar and his invaluable contributions to the Pakistan Army would always be remembered with honour and respect.
He said the demise of General (R) Abdul Waheed Kakar was a great loss for the country.
Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhary prayed to Allah Almighty to forgive the departed soul, grant him a high station in His mercy, and give patience and strength to the bereaved family to bear the loss.
