The Army Chief expressed solidarity with the victims' families.
The participants also raised from their seats upon arrival of the parents of APS martyrs to the venue and expressed unity with them. The impressive function was formally started with recitation from the Holy Quran followed by National Anthem.
Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, Chief Ministers of all four provinces, GB Chief Minister, Governor KP, Federal and Provincial Ministers besides top political leadership besides civil and military officers attended the ceremony.
Chairman Joint Chief of Staff Committee Gen Rashid Mehmood and Services Chief were also present on the occasion.