{"id":85446,"date":"2026-02-26T09:05:38","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T09:05:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/?p=85446"},"modified":"2026-03-11T09:07:52","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T09:07:52","slug":"pm-shehbaz-visits-home-of-martyred-lt-col-shahzada-gul-faraz-announces-daanish-school-in-his-name","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/index.php\/2026\/02\/26\/pm-shehbaz-visits-home-of-martyred-lt-col-shahzada-gul-faraz-announces-daanish-school-in-his-name\/","title":{"rendered":"PM Shehbaz visits home of martyred Lt Col Shahzada Gul Faraz, announces Daanish School in his name"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>MANSEHRA: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday visited the residence of martyred Lieutenant Colonel Shahzada Gul Faraz in Mansehra, who embraced martyrdom while leading security forces during an operation against \u201cFitna al-Khawarij.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The prime minister met the mother, widow, children and other family members of the fallen officer and offered fateha and prayers for the elevation of the martyr\u2019s ranks and patience for the bereaved family.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-85447\" src=\"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-02-26-at-1.33.55-PM.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Later, he visited the grave of Lt Col Shahzada Gul Faraz, laid flowers and offered prayers.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>SPEAKING ON THE OCCASION, THE PRIME MINISTER SAID THE MARTYRED OFFICER SACRIFICED HIS LIFE FOR THE DEFENCE OF THE MOTHERLAND AND SET A SUPREME EXAMPLE OF COURAGE AND BRAVERY.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>\u201cAlong with me, the entire nation takes pride in its martyrs and their families,\u201d he said, adding that the Pakistani nation could never forget the sacrifices rendered by its martyrs.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-85448\" src=\"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-02-26-at-1.33.56-PM.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"772\" \/><\/p>\n<p>He assured the family that the government and the Pakistan Army would take complete care of the martyr\u2019s dependents.<\/p>\n<p>Announcing a major step in recognition of the officer\u2019s sacrifice, the prime minister declared that a Daanish School would be established in Mansehra in the name of Lt Col Shahzada Gul Faraz Shaheed to promote quality education in the region.<\/p>\n<p>Federal Ministers Attaullah Tarar, Amir Muqam, Sardar Muhammad Yousuf, Adviser to the Prime Minister Rana Sanaullah Khan, Captain (retd) Muhammad Safdar Awan, Murtaza Javed Abbasi and Shah Jee Gul Afridi were also present during the visit.<\/p>\n<p>The prime minister reiterated the government\u2019s resolve to continue operations against terrorism and ensure lasting peace and stability in the country, stating that the sacrifices of the armed forces would always be remembered with honour and gratitude.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-85449\" src=\"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-02-26-at-1.34.43-PM.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MANSEHRA: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday visited the residence of martyred Lieutenant Colonel Shahzada Gul Faraz in Mansehra, who embraced martyrdom while leading security forces during an operation against \u201cFitna al-Khawarij.\u201d The prime minister met the mother, widow, children and other family members of the fallen officer and offered fateha and prayers for the 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