ISLAMABAD:President Asif Ali Zardari paid tribute to Naik Saif Ali Janjua Shaheed, Hilal-e-Kashmir (Nishan-e-Haider) on his 78th martyrdom anniversary.
In a statement, he said, “On the occasion of the 78th martyrdom anniversary of Naik Saif Ali Janjua Shaheed (Hilal-e-Kashmir), I pay profound tribute on behalf of the entire nation and in my personal capacity to the brave son of the sacred soil of Pakistan.
During the Kashmir War of Liberation, Naik Saif Ali Janjua Shaheed, with alertness and courage, thwarted a fierce assault by an enemy that was far superior in numbers and better equipped, he added.
He said despite sustaining severe injuries, Naik Saif Ali Janjua Shaheed continued to command his unit and inflicted a crushing and memorable defeat upon the enemy — a feat inscribed in golden letters in our national history.
By sacrificing his life for the sanctity of the motherland, Naik Saif Ali Janjua Shaheed authored an epic tale of valor and bravery, he remarked.
He said the unparalleled sacrifice and historic bravery of this son of Kashmir, Naik Saif Ali Janjua Shaheed, remains a source of pride for the entire nation and a guiding light for our future generations.
Pakistan will forever remain indebted to its martyrs as these great sons of the nation are the strong foundation of our freedom, sovereignty, and national security, he added.