Tributes paid to Maj. Shabbir Sharif Shaheed on Defence Day

LAHORE: Pakistan Army officers visited the grave of Major Shabbir Sharif Shaheed, Nishan-e-Haider, Sitara-e-Jurat, on Defence Day today.

The contingent, led by Major General Fida Hussain Malik, paid tributes to the 1965 and 1971 war hero on the occasion and presented a Guard of Honour at his grave. Major General Fida Hussain, along with Major Shabbir Sharif Shaheed’s family, also put floral wreaths on his grave.

Maj. General Fida Hussain said Maj. Shabbir Sharif Shaheed’s life should be a beacon for the entire nation.

Maj. Shabbir Sharif Shaheed’s sister said her martyred brother continues to live on and his sacrifices should be remembered for eternity.

Meanwhile Maj. Shabbir Sharif Shaheed’s son said he misses his father to this day and that all martyrs are heroes of the nation.

Maj. Shabbir Sharif Shaheed is the only person ever to receive the two most coveted Pakistan Army awards of Nishan-e-Haider and Sitara-e-Jurat for his bravery in the two wars against India.