LAHORE – Homage was paid on Thursday to Major Shabbir Sharif, a valiant warrior who displayed unparallel courage while defending the motherland and embraced martyrdom on December 6 at Sulemanki Sector in the 1971 war. He earned the highest gallantry award of Nishan-e-Haider. According to ISPR, a battalion of the Frontier Force Regiment in which Major Shabbir Sharif was commissioned celebrates Shabbir Day. A contingent of Frontier Force Regiment performed honour guard duties at the grave of the martyr to pay homage to the fearless son of Pakistan Army.
Major General Sajjad Ali Khan and Major General Amir Riaz laid a wreath and offered fateha at the hero’s last resting place. Senior Officers of the Piffers Group, sister and son of the martyr were also present. Major General (r) Zahoor Malik and Major General (r) Ghaziuddin Rana laid wreath on behalf of the Piffers, while wreaths were also laid on behalf of the Commanding Officer.
The day dawned in the unit with Quran Khawani. A special Unit Darbar was held to highlight his sacrifice.