ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has paid rich tribute to the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) pilot Rashid Minhas, on his 51st martyrdom anniversary.

In a tweet on Saturday, he said Rashid Minhas, youngest recipient of Nishan-e-Haider, laid down his life in the line of duty this day 51 years ago. The Prime Minister said action of Rashid Minhas was an act of valour and courage that symbolizes selfless commitment of our Air Force officers to Motherland. He said Rashid Minhas will always live in our nation’s heart.