Rashid Minhas Death Anniversary Is Being Observed Today.

President Asif Ali Zardari And Prime Minister Message For Martyr Rashid Minhas.

Pakistan Air Force pilot Rashid Minhas, who received Nishan Haider (the highest military gallantry award of Pakistan), passed away 53 years ago today and his death anniversary is being observed across Pakistan today.

On the occasion of the 53rd martyrdom anniversary of Pilot Officer Rashid Minhas according to ISPR, the Armed Forces of Pakistan, the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, and the Services Chiefs paid solemn tribute to the martyr.

On this day in 1971, at the age of 20, Rashid Minhas achieved a feat that made the whole of Pakistan proud. Rashid’s fighter plane was being hijacked and taken to India, which was carrying Pakistan’s confidential information. Minhas thwarted the hijackers’ act and martyred himself.

Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari issued messages offering tribute to the bravery of the Air Force Pilot.

President Asif Ali Zardari

“The entire nation salutes the spirit of martyrdom, patriotism and sacrifice of Rashid Minhas Shaheed. The nation is proud of brave men like Rashid Minhas Shaheed and pays tributes to him on his martyrdom day. His life for national security and the entire nation is grateful to all its martyrs and will always remember their sacrifices”. President said

Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif

Rashid Minahs set a great example of bravery and patriotism laying his life in defence of the motherland. He destroyed the evil intentions of the traitor. A phenomenal sense of duty, courage, bravery and adherence to the pledge to protect the country is an example for the young generation. The entire nation including PM salutes the undaunted officer of Pakistan Air Force. The nation can never forget the sacrifices PM said