ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have paid rich tribute to Pilot Officer Rashid Minhas Shaheed, Nishan-e-Haider, on the 55th anniversary of his martyrdom, honoring his unparalleled sacrifice for the motherland.
In his message, President Asif Ali Zardari said Rashid Minhas Shaheed sacrificed his life for the country at a young age, setting an enduring example of courage, devotion to duty and patriotism.
He said the great sacrifice of Rashid Minhas, Pakistan’s youngest recipient of the Nishan-e-Haider, was a bright chapter in the country’s history that would continue to convey a message of courage, determination and loyalty to the nation to future generations.
The president said the nation would always hold the sacrifices of its great son, other martyrs and their families in the highest regard. He added that those who sacrificed their lives defending the country were national heroes whose services and sacrifices would always be remembered.
In his message, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the great sacrifice of Rashid Minhas Shaheed was an everlasting example of courage, patriotism and devotion to duty for the nation.
He said Rashid Minhas sacrificed his life for the defense of the motherland and national dignity, adding that his extraordinary bravery and sacrifice would always serve as a guiding light for the nation and the Pakistan Armed Forces.
The prime minister prayed for the elevation of the martyr’s ranks and said the entire nation would always remember the sacrifices of its great martyrs.
Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s resolve to protect its sovereignty, territorial integrity and national interests, saying the services and sacrifices of those who laid down their lives for the country would always be held in the highest esteem.