21st Shahadat anniversary of Captain Karnal Sher Khan Shaheed Nishan-e- Haider and Havaldar Lalak Jan Shaheed, Nishan-e-Haider was observed today at their native towns, Swabi( KPK) and Ghizer (GB) respectively.

According to Pakistan Military’s media wing Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), wreath laying ceremonies were held to pay homage to supreme sacrifices of valiant sons of the soil in the line of duty to safeguard Pakistan’s territorial integrity and sovereignty.

On behalf of General Qamar Javed Bajwa Chief of Army Staff( COAS) , Major General Ehsan Mehmood Khan, Force Commander Northern Areas ( FCNA) laid floral wreath at Havaldar Lalak Jan shaheed’s grave while Commandant Punjab Regimental Centre laid floral wreath at the grave of Captain Karnal Sher Khan shaheed. People from various walk of lives, civil & military officials and relatives of Shahuada attend the ceremony.

Pakistan Army had paid homage to the heroes of Kargil war and Recipients of Nishan-e-Haider Captain Karnal Sher Khan Shaheed and Havaldar Lalak Jan shaheed.

In a message Inter-Service, Public Relation (ISPR) said, “Glowing tribute to indomitable courage, devotion & exemplary leadership of Captain Karnal Sher Khan Shaheed, Nishan-e-Haider & Havaldar Lalak Jan shaheed, Nishan-e-Haider, the war heroes from Sawabi, KPK and Ghizer, GB, who wrote history with their blood against all odds, there is nothing more honourable than laying one’s life for the defence of the motherland.

Chief of the Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa said, “the nation is proud of its gallant sons for valour & unwavering allegiance to defend the country, regardless of the cost.”