Martyrdom Anniversary of Captain Muhammad Sarwar Shaheed, Nishan-e-Haider, was observed on Thursday.

Captain Muhammad Sarwar, the first recipient of Nishan-e-Haider, demonstrated indomitable courage and valour in defence of motherland and embraced martyrdom at Tilpatra in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) in 1948.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has paid glowing tribute to Captain Muhammad Sarwar Shaheed, the country's first Nishan-e-Haider recipient for his courage and bravery on his martyrdom anniversary.                                                                                                

In a tweet, the Prime Minister said this brave son of the nation sacrificed his life while destroying the evil ambitions of the enemy's aggressive occupation of Kashmir.                                                                                                   

He said Captain Sarawar Shaheed's courage and bravery set an example, following which the soldiers of the Pakistan Army always prioritized the defense of the motherland over their lives.                                                                                              

Shehbaz Sharif said the Pakistani nation is proud of its martyrs and can never forget their sacrifices.                                             

The Armed Forces of Pakistan, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee and services Chiefs have paid glowing tribute to Captain Muhammad Sarwar Shaheed.

The ISPR, in a statement, said his matchless chivalry, unwavering resolve and fortitude shall always be remembered. His martyrdom anniversary serves as a powerful reminder of the extraordinary sacrifices made by the armed forces of Pakistan to defend the motherland.

The statement said let us remember these heroes who have laid down their lives in defence of our motherland. The nation is proud of its gallant sons.

Meanwhile, the Director General Rawalpindi Garrison Security Affairs laid floral wreath at Captain Muhammad Sarwar Shaheed's mausoleum in his native town Sanghori, Gujar Khan.

A smartly turned out contingent of Pakistan Army presented guard of honor.

People from different walks of life, civil and military officials and relatives of Shuhada attended the wreath laying ceremony.