The 51st martyrdom anniversary of Pakistan Air Force Pilot Officer Rashid Minhas, Nishan-e-Haider, is being observed today [Saturday].

Pakistan Air Force has released a short documentary on his 51st martyrdom anniversary to pay homage to the country's valiant son and the youngest recipient of Nishan-e-Haider.

Rashid Minhas was born on 17 February 1951 in Karachi and was commissioned as GD-Pilot in the PAF in March 1971.

On 20th August, he vanquished the iniquitous intentions of his instructor pilot Flight Lieutenant Mati ur Rehman who tried to hijack his training jet T-33 towards India.

Rashid Minhas battled to take back the controls of the aircraft and finally preferred to crash the plane before it could cross the border.

The brave son of soil accepted to sacrifice his life but did not allow hte country's dignity to be tarnished.

President Arif Alvi has paid tributes to Pilot Officer Rashid Minhas Shaheed on his 51st martyrdom anniversary.

In a statement, he said Rashid Minhas set a great example by sacrificing his life at a very young age for the motherland.

The President said Rashid Minhas foiled the evil intentions of a traitor through his courage and he did not refrain from rendering his life for the sake of country's honour and dignity.

Arif Alvi said the nation will remain indebted to the sacrifices of these valiant sons of the soil.