ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the military leadership have paid tributes to Major Tufail Muhammad Shaheed on the 68th anniversary of his martyrdom, honoring his bravery and sacrifice in defense of the country.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif paid tribute to Major Tufail Shaheed, stating that his sacrifice had created an enduring chapter in Pakistan’s history of defending the country.
According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office, PM Sharif said that his bravery remained a source of pride for the nation and an example for future generations.
The prime minister said that Pakistan’s martyrs were defenders of the country’s “freedom, sovereignty and national security.”
He further said that Major Tufail Shaheed’s courage represented the determination, professionalism, and commitment of Pakistan’s armed forces to the country.
“The nation will never forget the sacrifices of its martyrs,” PM Sharif said.
Military leadership
In an official statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), said that Chief of Defense Forces, Field Marshal Asim Munir, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf, Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, and the armed forces commemorated the anniversary.
They paid tributes to Major Tufail Shaheed for his “bravery, devotion to duty and sacrifice” in “safeguarding Pakistan,” according to the statement.
The statement said that Major Tufail Shaheed displayed exceptional bravery while leading his troops in an assault against enemy forces.
"Despite being critically wounded, he continued fighting and completed his mission."
It further said that his conduct in battle and sacrifice earned him the Nishan-e-Haider, Pakistan’s highest military honor.