The nation and Armed Forces of Pakistan are solemnly commemorating the 55th Shahadat anniversary of Pilot Officer Rashid Minhas Shaheed, recipient of Nishan-e-Haider, and paying tribute to his supreme sacrifice in defence of the motherland.
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of the Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces of Pakistan; 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 have paid profound tribute to the national hero.
On this day in 1971, Pilot Officer Rashid Minhas Shaheed demonstrated exceptional courage, unwavering resolve and unparalleled devotion to duty. In the face of an extraordinary challenge, he made the ultimate sacrifice to safeguard the sovereignty and honour of Pakistan.
His selfless act remains a shining example of courage, loyalty and commitment to the defence of the motherland.
The people and Armed Forces of Pakistan pay solemn homage to the gallant son of the soil and reaffirm their unwavering commitment to safeguarding Pakistan’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and national interests.
The immortal legacy of Rashid Minhas Shaheed continues to inspire the nation and its Armed Forces as a timeless symbol of courage, sacrifice, patriotism and devotion to duty.
