Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has paid tribute to the Pakistan Army officials, including Brigadier Mustafa Kamal Barki, who embraced martyrdom while fighting against terrorists in Dera Ismail Khan and Angoor Adda area of South Waziristan.

In a statement, he said the whole nation stands by their brave armed forces.

The Prime Minister prayed to Allah Almighty to elevate the ranks of the martyrs in paradise and grant strength to the bereaved families to bear this loss with fortitude.