The Armed Forces of Pakistan solemnly commemorated the 77th martyrdom anniversary of Captain Muhammad Sarwar Shaheed, Nishan-e-Haider, on Sunday.

As the first recipient of the Nishan-e-Haider, Captain Sarwar Shaheed laid down his life on 27 July, 1948, during the First Kashmir War at Tilpatra (Azad Kashmir), leading his men with extraordinary courage, tactical brilliance, and unflinching devotion to duty, said an Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement.

His supreme sacrifice in the line of fire remains an enduring symbol of valour and patriotism.

The Armed Forces of Pakistan honour his timeless legacy and salute his unparalleled heroism, which continues to inspire generations of officers and soldiers, the statement said.

His life epitomised the core military values of duty, honour, and ultimate sacrifice, the statement further said.

On this solemn occasion, the nation paid tribute to its gallant son whose selfless act of courage became a foundational pillar of the Pakistan Armed Forces’ spirit of sacrifice and martial ethos.

The Armed Forces reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to safeguarding the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Pakistan, drawing strength from the noble legacy of martyrs like Captain Muhammad Sarwar Shaheed (Nishan-e-Haider).

Meanwhile, President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday paid rich tribute to Captain Muhammad Sarwar Shaheed (Nishan-e-Haider), on his 77th martyrdom anniversary.

The president said that 77 years ago on this day, during the First Kashmir War, Captain Sarwar Shaheed laid down his life for the motherland.

“The nation is proud of Captain Muhammad Sarwar Shaheed’s courage, perseverance, and supreme sacrifice,” the president said in a statement.

The prime minister, in his message, said that along with the entire nation, he paid heartfelt tribute to Captain Muhammad Sarwar Shaheed, the first recipient of Nishan-e-Haider, on his martyrdom anniversary for his courage and bravery.

“The brave son of the nation embraced shahadat while thwarting the enemy’s evil designs of an aggressive occupation of Jammu and Kashmir,” the PM Office Media Wing, in a press release, quoted the prime minister as saying.

Captain Sarwar’s valour set a precedent emulated by the soldiers of Pakistan Armed Forces who always preferred the defence of the motherland than their own lives, he said, adding the proud nation of Pakistan could never forget the sacrifices of their martyrs.