ISLAMABAD, MAY 17 (DNA) – Former President of Pakistan and President Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians Asif Ali Zardari has expressed his profound grief and sorrow over the martyrdom of Col. Sohail Abid and paid him glowing tributes.

Former President in a statement said that soldiers who defend their country from enemies are heroes of the nation. Asif Ali Zardari said that the Bhutto family and Pakistan Peoples Party salute the young soldiers who are always ready to protect the country.

Asif Ali Zardari said that Bhutto family along with PPP stands in solidarity with the family of Shaheed Col. Sohail Abid. He prayed to Almighty Allah for speedy recovery of the injured.=DNA

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