Pakistan
Martyrdom Anniversary of Capt. Sarwar Shaheed observed
His martyrdom anniversary serves as a powerful reminder of the extraordinary sacrifices made by the armed forces of Pakistan.
Rawalpindi: 75th Martyrdom Anniversary of Captain Muhammad Sarwar Shaheed, Nishan-e-Haider, is being observed today (Thursday).
Captain Muhammad Sarwar, the first recipient of Nishan-e-Haider, demonstrated indomitable courage and valour in defence of motherland and embraced martyrdom at Tilpatra in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) in 1948.
The Armed Forces of Pakistan, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) and services Chiefs have paid glowing tribute to Captain Muhammad Sarwar Shaheed.
Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), in a statement, said his matchless chivalry, unwavering resolve and fortitude shall always be remembered.
His martyrdom anniversary serves as a powerful reminder of the extraordinary sacrifices made by the armed forces of Pakistan to defend the motherland, it added.
The statement said let us remember these heroes who have laid down their lives in defence of our motherland. The nation is proud of its gallant sons.
Born in Singhori village in Gujar Khan in 1910 Muhammad Sarwar, he was commissioned in Punjab Regiment during 1944. He embraced martyrdom during the first war between India and Pakistan in 1947–48.
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