Rawalpindi: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces; Admiral Naveed Ashraf, NI, NI (M), T Bt, Chief of the Naval Staff; Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, NI (M), HJ, Chief of the Air Staff; and the Armed Forces of Pakistan solemnly commemorate the 27th martyrdom anniversary of Captain Karnal Sher Khan Shaheed, Nishan-e-Haider, paying profound tribute to his unmatched courage, unwavering devotion, and supreme sacrifice in the service of the nation.
According to the statement issued by the ISPR, during the Kargil conflict of 1999, Captain Karnal Sher Khan Shaheed displayed extraordinary gallantry and resolute leadership while defending the motherland against overwhelming odds. Leading from the front with exceptional determination, he embraced martyrdom in the finest traditions of the Pakistan Army, leaving behind a legacy of honor, valor, and selfless service.
His immortal sacrifice continues to inspire generations of Pakistanis and remains a timeless beacon of courage, patriotism, and steadfast commitment to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Pakistan. The people and Armed Forces of Pakistan reaffirm their enduring resolve to uphold the ideals for which Captain Karnal Sher Khan Shaheed laid down his life, ensuring that his legacy will forever endure in the nation's history.