Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have paid rich tribute to the first recipient of Nishan-e-Haider, Captain Muhammad Sarwar Shaheed on his seventy-seventh martyrdom anniversary.
In their separate messages, they said the nation is proud of the courage, perseverance and great sacrifice of Captain Muhammad Sarwar Shaheed.
The President said the sacrifices rendered by the martyrs are the foundation of defence and national stability of country.
Asif Ali Zardari said Pakistan is safe today due to the great sacrifices of our heroes.
Meanwhile, the Prime Minister said the brave son of soil, Captain Muhammad Sarwar Shaheed sacrificed his life while foiling the evil designs of enemy of aggressive occupation in Jammu and Kashmir.
He said his bravery set an example that the soldiers of the Pakistan Armed Forces followed, always prioritizing the defence of the motherland over their own lives.
Shehbaz Sharif said entire nation pays tribute to the courage and bravery of Captain Muhammad Sarwar on his martyrdom anniversary today.
