RAWALPINDI (Kashmir English): Field Marshal Syed Asim Munirm Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, Chief of Air Staff, Chief of Naval Staff and the Armed Forces of Pakistan commemorate to pay tribute to Captain Karnal Sher Khan Shaheed on the occasion of his 26th martyrdom anniversary.
During the Kargil conflict in 1999, Captain Karnal Sher Khan Shaheed, Nishan-e-Haider, a symbol of unwavering courage and patriotism, sacrificed his life while defending the motherland with unparalleled valor. He remains an eternal source of inspiration for the Armed Forces and the nation, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
His gallant actions in the face of overwhelming odds embody the finest traditions of the Pakistan Army. Demonstrating outstanding leadership and extraordinary bravery, Captain Karnal Sher Khan Shaheed led from the front and made the ultimate sacrifice while defending the country’s sovereignty.
Senior military leadership, including Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir, the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, Service Chiefs, and the Armed Forces, paid tribute to the fallen hero. In a statement issued by the ISPR, it was noted that his display of valour in the face of extreme adversity reflected the finest traditions of the Pakistan Army. Captain Karnal Sher Khan Shaheed made an eternal sacrifice in the defence of national sovereignty.
On this solemn day, the Armed Forces renew their pledge to uphold the values of loyalty, courage, and honor that Captain Karnal Sher Khan epitomized.
The 29-year-old officer of the Sindh Regiment who was posted in 12th Northern Light Infantry (NLI) fought valiantly under extreme conditions at an altitude of 17,000 feet in the Gultari sector along the Line of Control (LoC), inflicting significant losses on the enemy.
Captain Sher Khan’s battlefield heroism compelled a senior Indian Army officer to write a letter of commendation, recognizing his gallantry and recommending he be honored posthumously by Pakistan.
Captain Karnal Sher Khan and Havaldar Lalak Jan, both of the 12th NLI, embraced martyrdom in the Gultari area near Tiger Hill on July 5, 1999. In recognition of their ultimate sacrifice for Pakistan, both were posthumously awarded the Nishan-e-Haider, joining the ranks of the most revered martyrs in Pakistan’s military history.
