ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday announced that New Zealandmosque massacre hero Mian Naeem Rashid will be honoured with a nationalaward for his bravery.
Naeem Rashid and his son Talha Naeem tried to intercept the shooter, butthey were shot dead in their attempt. Naeem and Talha, who hailed fromAbbottabad, were injured as they attempted to overpower the attacker andlater succumbed to their injuries.
Making the announcement, the premier wrote on Twitter: “We stand ready toextend all our support to the families of Pakistani victims of theterrorist attack in Christchurch.
Pakistan is proud of Mian Naeem Rashid who was martyred trying to tacklethe White Supremacist terrorist & his courage will be recognized with anational award.”
We stand ready to extend all our support to the families of Pakistanivictims of the terrorist attack in Christchurch. Pakistan is proud of MianNaeem Rashid who was martyred trying to tackle the White Supremacistterrorist & his courage will be recognized with a national award.
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— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) March 17, 2019link
Nine Pakistanis were among 49 martyred in Christchurch mosque attack onFriday.
