Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Armed Forces of Pakistan, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee and Services Chiefs on Wednesday paid tributes to Captain Karnal Sher Khan Shaheed Nishan-i-Haider on his 24th martyrdom day.
The Premier said the nation salutes to all the martyrs including Captain Karnal Sher Khan Shaheed.
The prime minister said Karnal Sher Khan Shaheed was such a brave son of Pakistan whose courage, valour and bravery were confessed by the enemy itself.
Captain Karnal Sher Khan turned into a lion like his name and pounced on the enemy chasing it away from the borders of the motherland, he said in a statement issued by the PM office.
PM Shehbaz said Captain Sher Khan paid his duty of safeguarding the country at 17000 feet height and sacrificed his life for the sake of the country.
The nation is indebted to its martyrs and it will continue to pray for the elevation of ranks of their souls, he said.
Captain Karnal Sher Khan along with his soldiers defended the border of Pakistan despite being outnumbered by the enemy, the prime minister added.
He deplored that on May 9, black history was written by desecrating the memorials and statues of Captain Karnal Sher Khan and other martyrs.
He asked the young generation to get full awareness of the martyrs’ great sacrifices, bravery and undying love for the motherland.
The prime minister said the 9th May incidents conveyed the message, particularly to the enemy that we did not respect our martyrs.
“The whole nation will protect the sanctity and honour of the martyr who sacrifices his life while defending the country, and will punish the criminals.”
Meanwhile, ISPR in a statement said that his stellar leadership and courage beckon us to defend Pakistan at all cost.
Capt Kernal Sher, Kargil War Hero, wrote history with his blood displaying utmost valour, commitment and unwavering allegiance to defend the country against all odds.
Capt Karnal Sher Khan’s martyrdom anniversary serves as a powerful reminder of the extraordinary sacrifices made by the Armed Forces of Pakistan to defend the motherland.
Let us remember these heroes who have laid down their lives in defence of our motherland. The nation is proud of its gallant sons, the ISPR said.
