Rawalpindi, 18 December 2025(Kamran Raja): Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff & Chief of Defence Forces; Admiral Naveed Ashraf, NI, NI (M), Chief of the Naval Staff; and Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Air Staff, on behalf of the Armed Forces of Pakistan, paid profound homage to the immortal legacy of Lance Naik Muhammad Mehfooz Shaheed, Nishan-e-Haider, on his martyrdom anniversary. Lance Naik Muhammad Mehfooz Shaheed stands as a towering symbol of valor, sacrifice, and unyielding devotion to the motherland. During the 1971 war at the Wagah sector, he displayed extraordinary courage in the face of overwhelming enemy resistance. Undeterred by severe injuries and relentless enemy fire, he pressed forward with fearless resolve and ultimately laid down his life in the highest tradition of military honor. His gallantry in battle remains among the most luminous chapters in the history of the Pakistan Armed Forces.
His supreme sacrifice embodies the indomitable spirit, professional excellence, and selflessness that define Pakistan’s Armed Forces. The heroism of Lance Naik Muhammad Mehfooz Shaheed transcends time and continues to serve as an enduring source of inspiration for generations of soldiers and citizens alike, reinforcing the sacred bond between the armed forces and the nation they are sworn to defend. On this solemn occasion, the Armed Forces of Pakistan reaffirm their unwavering resolve to uphold the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and security of the nation. The legacy of Lance Naik Muhammad Mehfooz Shaheed will forever remain etched in the nation’s collective memory as a timeless beacon of courage, resilience, and ultimate sacrifice.