Tribute offered to Captain Karnal Sher Khan on his 27th martyrdom anniversary

The Armed Forces of Pakistan on Saturday paid rich tribute to Captain Karnal Sher Khan Shaheed, Nishan-e-Haider, on the 27th anniversary of his martyrdom on Sunday (today), lauding his unparalleled bravery, exemplary leadership and supreme sacrifice in defence of the nation during the 1999 Kargil conflict.

ISPR statement said Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, Admiral Naveed Ashraf, Chief of the Naval Staff, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff and the Armed Forces of Pakistan celebrated the lasting legacy of the national hero.

The military leadership referred to Captain Karnal Sher Khan as a beacon of unflinching patriotism, whose unparalleled courage and commitment to service continue to inspire generations of Pakistanis.

During the Kargil conflict in 1999, Captain Karnal Sher Khan showed outstanding bravery and firm leadership in protecting the country’s frontiers against overwhelming odds. He commanded his soldiers from the front and laid down his life in the best traditions of the Pakistan Army and was awarded the nation’s highest military honour, the Nishan-e-Haider, for his remarkable heroism.

The ISPR said his sacrifice is a timeless example of courage, selflessness and steadfast dedication to Pakistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

The military leadership emphasized that the Armed Forces and the people of Pakistan are resolute in defending the ideas for which Captain Karnal Sher Khan sacrificed his life and committed to ensure that his legacy of honour, sacrifice and patriotism shall continue to inspire the future generations.

Captain Karnal Sher Khan’s gallantry in the face of the enemy and selfless devotion to duty has earned him a place in the nation’s military history forever and he is hailed as one of Pakistan’s most revered war heroes.

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