11/06/2026
Tragedy in Muzaffarabad: Mourning Our National Heroes
Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the devastating loss of 22 Pakistan Army personnel who embraced martyrdom (shahadat) in the tragic Mi-17 helicopter crash near Muzaffarabad. In this moment of profound grief, we lift up our deepest prayers for the departed souls. May God grant their families the immense strength, comfort, and fortitude to bear this unimaginable loss.
Among those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation were Sobedar Major Munir Masih and Havaldar Regon Masih. Their solemn funeral service was commemorated today with full state and military honours at Christ Church, Rawalpindi.
The service was led by His Grace Nadeem Kamran, Bishop of Lahore, Church of Pakistan, who offered special prayers for the fallen soldier and the peace of the nation.
Demonstrating the nation’s unified respect for our minority heroes, top state leadership and military command attended the funeral service at Christ Church to stand in solidarity with the grieving family:
Field Marshal Asim Munir, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS)
Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of Pakistan
Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Deputy Prime Minister
Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Defense Minister
Attaullah Tarar, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting
Senior military commanders, government dignitaries, and members of the Christian community.