Anniversary: (72nd martyrdom anniversary of Captain Muhammad Sarwar being observed)

ISLAMABAD:The 72nd martyrdom anniversary of Captain Muhammad Sarwar, Nishan-e-Haider is being observed today (Monday). Raja Muhammad Sarwar was commissioned in Punjab Regiment in 1944.

He rendered supreme sacrifice for the nation and embraced martyrdom on July 27, 1948 at Orhi sector in Kashmir war against Indian Army.

He was posthumously awarded first Nishan-e-Haider. His insurmountable courage and unwavering loyalty will forever be an epitome of valiance.

Every bullet he took for country, for Kashmir, strengthens our resolve to defend Pakistan at all cost. Meanwhile, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz has paid rich tribute to Captain Raja Muhammad Sarwar.

In a tweet on Monday, on the 72nd martyrdom anniversary, he said Captain Sarwar Shaheed had made a history with his unparalleled courage.

He said the brave sons who sacrificed for safeguarding the motherland are the pride of the nation and the nation salutes them.