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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday paid tribute to Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Group Captain Asim Tariq, who lost his life while trying to save a woman from an alleged abduction attempt.
The prime minister said that the group captain laid down his life to “protect the life and dignity of a woman, setting an unparalleled example of courage and devotion to duty”, state broadcaster PTV reported.
“The nation will always honour and respect the sacrifices of such brave sons,” PM Shehbaz said. He directed the relevant authorities to conduct a complete and transparent investigation into the incident and ensure that those responsible are brought to justice and punished strictly in accordance with the law.
Meanwhile, in a statement issued by the Presidency, President Zardari said that sacrificing one’s life to protect an innocent woman was an example of the highest human values and service to the nation.
