ISLAMABAD: Former Naval Chief and former Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Iftikhar Ahmed  Sirohey passed away in Islamabad on Thursday.

Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf has expressed condolences on the sad demise of Iftikhar Sirohey and paid tribute to him on his services for the country.

Iftikhar Sirohey joined the Pak Navy in 1955, he participated in the wars of 1965 and 1971, while Admiral (R) Iftikhar Sirohey was the head of the Navy from 1986 to 1988.

Iftikhar Ahmed Sirohey was also the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee 1988 to 1991.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed deep sorrow and grief over demise of former Naval Chief Admiral (retd) Iftikhar Ahmed Sirohey.

In a press statement, the prime minister prayed for the elevation of ranks of the departed soul in Jannah.

He also extended his heartfelt condolences to the family members and paid tribute to Admiral Sirohey for his dedicated services to the Pakistan Navy.

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