President Zardari, PM Shehbaz pay tribute to Major Muhammad Akram Shaheed Nishan-e-Haider on his 53rd martyrdom anniversary

ISLAMABAD/RAWALPINDI, Dec 05, (SABAH): President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have paid tribute to Major Muhammad Akram Shaheed Nishan-e-Haider on his 53rd martyrdom anniversary.

In his statement, President Asif Ali Zardari said Major Muhammad Akram Shaheed made a great sacrifice for the homeland. Asif Ali Zardari said the entire nation will remain grateful to its martyrs and their families.

In his statement, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Major Muhammad Akram Shaheed set an eternal example of courage and bravery while fighting in East Pakistan. He said that Major Muhammad Akram Shaheed confronted the enemy valiantly without fear of its numerical superiority, emphasizing that he set an example of duty and loyalty to the nation that is inspiring for the younger generation.

PM Shehbaz Sharif said the entire nation takes pride in the martyrs of Pakistan Army and their families. He said the nation holds profound respect and admiration for the brave sons of the homeland who sacrificed their lives for the nation, and their sacrifices will never be forgotten.

Meanwhile the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, Services Chiefs, and Armed Forces of Pakistan pay heartfelt tribute to Major Muhammad Akram Shaheed, Nishan-e-Haider on his 53rd Shahadat anniversary.

Major Muhammad Akram Shaheed was commanding a company of 4 Frontier Force Regiment at Hilli (East Pakistan) on 19 May 1971, where he defended the area of responsibility daringly and did not allow enemy to make an advance. Later on, 03 December 1971, he was ordered to attack the enemy positions and where he destroyed enemy’s three tanks while making an advance. During fight with enemy, Major Muhammad Akram Shaheed got seriously injured and embraced Shahadat on 05 December 1971.

Major Muhammad Akram’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.