Sepoy Haroon William’s funeral service held at Rawalpindi’s St Paul Church, laid to rest with full military honours

RAWALPINDI (92 News) – The funeral service of Sepoy Haroon William, a 29-year-old resident of Islamabad, was held at Saint Paul’s Church, Rawalpindi on Saturday.

The ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Minister of Information & Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir, senior civil and military officers, soldiers, citizens, and relatives of the martyr.

Sepoy William, a devoted Christian soldier, made the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of the motherland and embraced martyrdom in Kurram District yesterday while on duty in counter-terrorism operations.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the contributions and sacrifices of the Christian fraternity, lauding their role in the country's progress. He emphasized that the Armed Forces of Pakistan are a cohesive unit, comprising individuals from diverse backgrounds, striving for the collective defence of the state.

Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M) honoured the sacrifice of Sepoy Haroon William, Sepoy Anosh Rufun, and their comrades, stating that their unity and bravery exemplify the strength of the nation. He reaffirmed that the nation will always be indebted to their services and sacrifices for the honour of the motherland.

Sepoy Haroon William was laid to rest with full military honours in Rawalpindi. Funeral prayers for Havildar Aqeel Ahmed (Okara), Lance Naik Muhammad Tafeer (Poonch), Sepoy Anosh Rufun (Attock), and Sepoy Muhammad Azam Khan (Haripur) were also held in their respective hometowns with full military honours.

“The Armed Forces of Pakistan remain resolute and committed to eradicating terrorism from the motherland at all costs,” the ISPR said.