Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff & Chief of Defence Forces; Admiral Naveed Ashraf, NI, NI (M), T Bt, Chief of the Naval Staff; Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, NI (M), HJ, Chief of the Air Staff; and the Armed Forces of Pakistan solemnly commemorate the 27th martyrdom anniversary of Captain Karnal Sher Khan Shaheed, Nishan-e-Haider, paying profound tribute to his unmatched courage, unwavering devotion, and supreme sacrifice in the service of the nation.
During the Kargil conflict of 1999, Captain Karnal Sher Khan Shaheed displayed extraordinary gallantry and resolute leadership while defending the motherland against overwhelming odds. Leading from the front with exceptional determination, he embraced martyrdom in the finest traditions of the Pakistan Army, leaving behind a legacy of honor, valor, and selfless service.
His immortal sacrifice continues to inspire generations of Pakistanis and remains a timeless beacon of courage, patriotism, and steadfast commitment to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Pakistan. The people and Armed Forces of Pakistan reaffirm their enduring resolve to uphold the ideals for which Captain Karnal Sher Khan Shaheed laid down his life, ensuring that his legacy will forever endure in the nation's history.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi extols martyred captain
Paying rich tributes to martyred captain Karnal Sher Khan on his 27th death anniversary, Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi said on Sunday that the nation saluted the late captain who instilled fear in the hearts of the enemy during the Kargil conflict.
In a message, he said that the brave officer, who gave an extremely tough time to the Indian forces, still lived in the hearts of Pakistanis. “By fighting valiantly, the late captain foiled the nefarious designs of the enemy’s forces,” he said, adding that in the presence of officers and jawans like him, nobody could cast an evil eye on Pakistan.
Punjab CM Maryam also pays homage
Paying homage to the martyred captain, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz said that the Pakistani nation saluted its brave son. “Even India later acknowledged that Sher Khan showed courage and valour during the war,” she said, and added, “The martyred captain gave nightmares to the Indian forces.”