President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi have paid tributes to Havildar Lalak Jan on his 26th martyrdom anniversary, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday paying tribute to Havaldar Lalak Jan Shaheed (Nishan-i-Haider) on his martyrdom anniversary, said that his bravery and patriotism during the Kargil War would always be remembered.
The president, in a message on the martyrdom anniversary of Havaldar Lalak Jan Shaheed, appreciated his unparalleled bravery, courage, and sacrifice.
He said that the nation honoured the courage and great sacrifice of the great hero of the Kargil War, Havaldar Lalak Jan Shaheed as despite being severely injured, he held back enemy attacks and sacrificed his life for the defense of the motherland.
“The nation feels proud and salutes our brave son Lalak Jan Shaheed whose sacrifice is a shining example of courage and determination for future generations. His sacrifice will forever be remembered in golden words in Pakistan’s history,” President Zardari added.
PM message
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also paid tribute to Havaldar Lalak Jan Shaheed (Nishan-i-Haider) on his martyrdom anniversary, saying that during the Kargil War, he thwarted the enemy’s nefarious designs and made a great sacrifice for the homeland.
The prime minister said that the enemy’s attacks could not undermine the courage of Havaldar Lalak Jan Shaheed and that his bravery, valour, and dutifulness served as a role model for the younger generation.
“The Pakistani nation can never forget the sacrifices of its martyrs. The martyrs of the Pakistan armed forces and their families are a source of pride for me and the entire nation,” Prime Minister Shehbaz remarked.
He said that the entire nation stood shoulder to shoulder with the Pakistan armed forces in their unwavering resolve to protect the beloved homeland.
Interior minister message
Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has paid rich tribute to Havaldar Lalak Jan Shaheed, the valiant soldier from Gilgit-Baltistan, on the occasion of his martyrdom day. Honoring the recipient of Pakistan’s highest military award, Nishan-e-Haider, Naqvi hailed Lalak Jan as a timeless symbol of patriotism, courage, and sacrifice.
“Lalak Jan Shaheed wrote a glorious chapter in the defense of the homeland with unmatched courage,” Naqvi said in his statement. He emphasized that Lalak Jan’s legendary tale of bravery would remain a source of pride for the nation and a treasured part of Pakistan’s history.
Naqvi highlighted the soldier’s unparalleled resilience, stating that despite being critically wounded during intense enemy shelling, Lalak Jan refused to abandon his post, demonstrating an unwavering spirit that will be remembered for generations.
“This brave son of Pakistan stood like a rock in front of the enemy and became an eternal guardian of the motherland’s borders,” the minister said. “By confronting the enemy head-on from the front lines, he set the highest standard of courage and patriotism.”
He further added that Lalak Jan belongs to the rare class of soldiers whose every step exudes loyalty, valor, and sacrifice. “His unmatched bravery proved that nations win wars through the spirit of their martyrs,” Naqvi remarked.
Calling him a “shining symbol of Pakistan’s military honor, sovereignty, and stability,” Naqvi concluded by saying that Lalak Jan Shaheed is not just a hero of the nation but a living memory in the hearts of the people. “The nation salutes his unmatched gallantry and sacrifice.”
Reporter Awais Kiyani