52nd martyrdom anniversary of Major Shabbir Sharif, Nishan-e-Haider, observed

RAWALPINDI (92 News) - The 52nd martyrdom anniversary of Major Shabbir Sharif Shaheed, Nishan-e-Haider, was observed on Wednesday.

Prayers were offered for the martyred officer in mosques. A ceremony was held for Fateha at his shrine. The army officers laid floral wreaths on the grave.

According to a press release issued by the ISPR, the armed forces of Pakistan, CJCsSC and Services Chiefs paid glowing tribute to Major Shabbir Sharif Shaheed, Nishan-e-Haider on his 52nd martyrdom anniversary.

During the 1971 war, Major Shabbir Sharif was ordered to capture high ground near the Sulemanki Headworks. The position was defended by Indian infantry, supported by a squadron of tanks. Major Shabbir Sharif captured the area by killing 43 Indian soldiers and destroying four tanks. He and his men also repulsed counter-attacks of two enemy battalions.

The heroic actions of Major Shabbir Sharif Shaheed in the 1965 and 1971 wars remind us that, it’s not numbers but faith, devotion and courage in adversity which make nations triumph. Let us remember these heroes who have laid down their lives in defence of motherland. The nation is proud of its gallant sons," the ISPR said.