Federal Interior Minister Rana Sana Ullah Khan on Monday said that martyrs of Pakistan army were symbol of respect and dignity and the entire nation saluted their unprecedented sacrifices.
He was talking to media persons here after condoling with the brother of Brigadier Muhammad Khalid who sacrificed his life while serving the flood affectees in Balochistan.
He said that his bother Faisal had disclosed that Brigadier Muhammad Khalid had wished martyrdom and Allah Almighty fulfilled his desire.
Appreciating the role of Pak army in war and peace, the minister said that during national calamities the army stood with the masses to give them much-needed relief.
It was only due to their sacrifices that the nation had inherent love for the Pak army, he added.
He said that families of the martyrs had great esteem and he would be pleased to serve the families of martyrs if they had any problem.
Responding to a question about negative propaganda against the martyrs, he said that each and every patriotic Pakistani loved Pak army but a smear social media campaign was launched with ulterior motives to divide the nation.
It was a deep-rooted conspiracy which might push the country towards a major setback if immediately remedial action was not taken, he added.
He said that it was only due to the sacrifices of the martyrs that such elements defaming Pakistan army had been exposed and every Pakistani was condemning their action.
