Abdul Waheed Kakar, Former Pakistan Army Chief, Dies in Rawalpindi

Rawalpindi – (Staff Reeporter/Web Desk) – Abdul Waheed Kakar, the former Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of Pakistan, has passed away in Rawalpindi. The news was shared by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Monday.

The military’s media wing said the retired general died in the garrison city. The news brought sadness to many people in the armed forces and across the country.

Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, who serves as Chief of the Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, expressed deep sorrow. All ranks of the Pakistan Army joined him in mourning the loss.

In its statement, the ISPR said the army leadership paid tribute to the late general. It praised his distinguished military career and his leadership. It also spoke of his valuable services to the Pakistan Army.

The army also shared the grief of the bereaved family. It offered heartfelt condolences to his loved ones in this difficult time.

صدرِ مملکت آصف علی زرداری کا سابق چیف آف آرمی اسٹاف جنرل (ر) عبدالوحید کاکڑ کے انتقال پر اظہارِ افسوس۔

صدرِ مملکت کا جنرل (ر) عبدالوحید کاکڑ کے انتقال پر اہلِ خانہ سے دلی تعزیت اور ہمدردی کا اظہار۔

صدر زرداری کی مرحوم جنرل (ر) عبدالوحید کاکڑ کے لیے دعائے مغفرت۔

اللّہ تعالیٰ مرحوم کو جوارِ رحمت میں جگہ عطا فرمائے: صدر

صدرِ پاکستان کی سوگوار خاندان کے لیے صبرِ جمیل کی دعا۔

— The President of Pakistan (@PresOfPakistan) October 26, 2026

The statement also carried a prayer. It asked Allah Almighty to grant the departed soul the highest place in Jannah. It also asked Allah to give the family strength and patience.

President Asif Ali Zardari also expressed deep grief over the death of the former army chief. He called the loss a sad one and offered his sympathies to the family.

The president prayed for peace for the departed soul. He also prayed that the grieving family would find the strength to bear the loss with patience.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also shared his sorrow over the passing of General Kakar. He paid tribute to the late general for his valuable services to the Pakistan Army.

The condolence messages from the top civil and military leaders show the respect held for the late general. Many people remember the role that senior army officers play in the country’s defence.

Abdul Waheed Kakar served in the highest post of the Pakistan Army. Leading the army is one of the most important duties in the country, and it carries great responsibility.

Tributes for General Kakar are expected to continue from serving and retired officers, politicians and citizens. Many will recall his years of service to the nation.

The family has not been left alone in its grief. Leaders from different institutions have joined them in prayer.

The news of the death of Abdul Waheed Kakar has marked a sad day for the Pakistan Army. His name will remain a part of the country’s military history.

May Allah grant him peace and give his family patience. Ameen.