Pak-Army pays tribute to Major Akram on 50th martyrdom anniversary 

Rawalpindi: The Pakistan Army has paid tribute to the nation’s hero Major Muhammad Akram on his 50th martyrdom anniversary— saying that he “will always be remembered for his resolve and courage”. 

The 50th martyrdom anniversary of  Major Muhammad Akram Shaheed Nishan Haider is being observed today. 

Pakistan Army has paid rich tribute to Maj. Muhammad Akram Shaheed Nishan-e-Haider for his supreme sacrifice and displaying valour against all odds.

According to a Tweet of Director General Inter Services Public Relations (DG ISPR), the Hero of Battle of Hilli during 1971 War will always be remembered for his resolve and courage against all odds.

“Nation pays homage to Major Muhammad Akram Shaheed, Nishan-e-Haider on his 50th Martyrdom Anniversary for his supreme sacrifice. The Hero of Battle of Hilli during 1971 War will always be remembered for his resolve and courage against all odds,” the statement read.

Nation pays homage to Major Muhammad Akram Shaheed, Nishan-e-Haider on his 50th Martyrdom Anniversary for his supreme sacrifice . The Hero of Battle of Hilli during 1971 War will always be remembered for his resolve and courage against all odds.

— DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) December 4, 2021

Born on April, 4 1938 in Dingha, small village near Kharian Cantonment in Punjab, he graduated from Military College Jhelum and in 1963 was commissioned in the Frontier Force Regiment of the Pakistan Army on October 13, 1963. 

Major Akram and a company of 4 Frontier Force Regiment, which he commanded in the forward area in Hilli district, in East Pakistan in 1971, came under incessant air, artillery and armour attacks. 

For an entire fortnight, he and his men repulsed every attack, inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy. 

The main objective was to cut an important rail link and deprive Pakistani troops in the northern region of reinforcement and supplies.

Major Akram embraced martyrdom during that battle on December 5, 1971 at the age of 33 —a young man with extraordinary abilities.

He was awarded Pakistan highest military honor, the Nishan Haider, for his invaluable bravery.