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Nishan-e-Haider, translated as "The Mark of Haider, where Haider is the name of Hazrat
Ali (A.S) and means Lion", abbreviated as NH), is the highest military award given by
Pakistan. It is posthumously awarded to military personnel for extraordinary courage and
valour beyond the call of duty in face of adversity in defence of the motherland. There
are only a very few parallels to the Nishan-e-Haider in other militaries in the world
because being killed in the line of duty is a condition-precedent for the award of Nishan-
e-Haider. Its exclusivity may be gauged by the fact that in over 3 major wars and 1 major
conflict fought by Pakistan, only 10 Nishan-e-Haider's (and one equivalent) have been
awarded.
NISHAN-E-HAIDER" IS THE HIGHEST MILITARY AWARD OF PAKISTAN AND BEING VERY
CLOSELY ASSOCIATED WITH THE EXEMPLARY COURAGE AND VALOUR OF HAZRAT ALI
HAIDER-E-KARAR, HAS VERY APTLY BEEN NAMED AFTER HIM. "NISHAN-E-HAIDER" IS
AWARDED TO THE MEMBERS OF PAKISTAN ARMED FORCES (LIVING OR
POSTHUMOUSLY) FOR THE ACTS OF EXTRA-ORDINARY GALLANTRY IN FACE OF
ENEMY, AT THE PERIL OF THEIR LIVES AND BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY. "NISHAN-E-
HAIDER" IS CONSIDERED EQUAL TO THE BRITISH VICTORIA CROSS. “NISHAN-E-
HAIDER" MEDAL IS A FIVE POINTED STAR, MADE OF LEAD, COPPER AND GUN METAL
AND ENAMELED ON THE EDGES. IT IS HUNG BY 1.5" GREEN AND SILK RIBBON, WHICH
CARRIES A CLASP WITH "NISHAN-E-HAIDER" ON THE OBVERSE SIDE. AT THE REVERSE
SIDE OF THE MEDAL, A BRIEF HISTORY AND PARTICULARS OF THE AWARDEE ARE
INSCRIBED.
The Nishan-e-Haider can only be awarded posthumously to both men and women. The
medal has been awarded to only ten military personnel even though Pakistan has been
involved in three wars (1948, 1965, and 1971) and a major conflict in Kargil with India
during the summer of 1999.
The families of the recipients of the Nishan-e-Haider are entitled to 75 acres (300,000 m2)
of agricultural land and government support for up to three dependants of the deceased
soldier.
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1) -Major Tufail Muhammad Shaheed
Major Akram died during this epic battle in 1971 at the age of 33.
In a wellnigh superhuman action, for the next three days and nights
after crossing a minefield and massive obstacles and killing forty-three soldiers and
destroying four tanks, Major Sharif and his men held two enemy battalions at bay.
But after he took over an anti-tank gun from his gunner in an attack was killed by a direct
hit in the afternoon of 6 December. He was 28 years old.
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4)-Captain Karnal Sher Khan Shaheed
After many abortive attempts, the enemy on July 5 ringed the post of Capt. Sher Khan
with the help of two battalion and unleashed heavy mortar firing and managed to capture
some part of the post. Despite facing all odds, he lead a counter-attack and re- captured
the lost parts.
But during the course he was hit by the machine-gun fire and embraced Shahadat at the
same post. He is the first officer from the NWFP province to be awarded with Nishan-i-
Haider.
DURING THE KASHMIR OPERATIONS SOON AFTER THE BIRTH OF PAKISTAN, AS COMPANY
COMMANDER OF THE 2ND BATTALION OF THE PUNJAB REGIMENT, CAPTAIN SARWAR
LAUNCHED AN ATTACK CAUSING HEAVY CASUALTIES AGAINST A STRONGLY FORTIFIED ENEMY
POSITION IN THE URI SECTOR UNDER HEAVY MACHINE GUN, GRENADE AND MORTAR FIRE. BUT
ON THE 27TH JULY 1948, AS HE MOVED FORWARD WITH SIX OF HIS MEN TO CUT THEIR WAY
THROUGH A BARBED WIRE BARRIER, HE MARTYRED WHEN HIS CHEST WAS RIDDLED BY A
BURST OF HEAVY MACHINE GUN FIRE. HE WAS 38 YEARS OLD.
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2. Naik Sawar Ali Shaheed. Was awarded Hilal-e-Kashmir, from the government
of Azad Kashmir in the 1948 War, this award has since been made the equivalent
of the Nishan-e-Haider and is considered as one
During the Kashmir Operations soon after the birth of Pakistan, as Company Commander
in the 2nd Battalion of the Punjab Regiment, Captain Sarwar launched an attack causing
heavy casualties against a strongly fortified enemy position in the Uri Sector under heavy
machine-gun, grenade and mortar fire.
But on 27 July 1948, as he moved forward with six of his men to cut their way through a
barbed wire barrier, he died when his chest was riddled by a burst of automatic fire. He
was 38 years old.
Knowing that it meant certin death, he damaged tha controls and forced the aircraft to
crash thirty two miles short of the border on 20 August 1971. He died at the age of 20.
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Born 18th June 1949 in Dhok Pir Baksh (now Dhok Mohammad
Husain Janjua).
Enlisted as a driver on 3 September 1966.
Although only a driver in the 20th Lancers, when war broke out in
1971, Sawar Mohammad Hussein took an active part in every battle
in which his unit was engaged unmindful of any danger, no matter
how grave.
When he spotted the enemy digging in along a minefield near the village of Harar Khurd
in December 1971 on his own initiative he directed accurate fire at the enemy resulting in
the destruction of sixteen enemy tanks.
But while directing fire from recoilless rifles, he was hit in the chest by a burst of
machine-gun fire and died on 10 December 1971 at the age of 22.
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Although his machine gun was destroyed by an enemy shell, Mahfuz advanced towards
an enemy bunker whose automatic fire had inflicted heavy casualties. Even though
wounded in both legs by shell splinters, when he reached the bunker he stood up and
pounced on the enemy, but was hit.
Although unarmed, he caught hold of one enemy was slowly strangling him when
another bayoneted him to death during the night on 17 December 1971. He was 27 years
old.
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Havaldaar Lalak Jan Shaheed
Hav. Lalak Jan of the Northern Light Infantry (NLI) was one of those
many who as a junior leader fought from the forefront to thwart heavy
Indian attacks. He volunteered himself to be deployed on the front
positions located at the jagged peak in May 1999.
Hav. Lalak driven back many aggressive ventures by the enemy and
imposed colossal losses on them. On July 7, Hav. Lalak sustained serious
injuries as enemies pounded the area with heavy mortar shelling.
But despite being injured, he retained his position and frustrated the Indian assault. He,
however, succumbed to his injuries at the same post he was defending. Hav.
Lalak was awarded with the Nishan-i-Haider for his dauntless courage and devotion
Brigadier Wali Muhammad Commander of a local Brigade presenting salute after laying
a floral wreath at the grave of Captain Muhammad Sarwar Shaheed, Nishan-e-Haider on
the eve of Defence Day of Pakistan (6-9- 2007), Photo ISPR.
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Major General Khalid Rabbani, General Officer Commanding laying a floral wreath at
the monument of Major Muhammad Akram Shaheed at Jhelum on Defence Day of
Pakistan (06-9-2007), Photo ISPR.
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Major General Tahir Habib Siddiqui, General Officer Commanding presenting salute
after laying a floral wreath at the Mazar of Major Aziz Bhatti, Shaheed, in Ladian near
Gujrat and on Defence Day of Pakistan (6-9-2007), Photo ISPR
Brigadier Syed Shahid Ali, Commandant AK Regimental Center, offering after laying a
floral wreath at the Mazar of Naik Saif Ali Shaheed, Hilal-e- Kashmir (equalant to
Nishan-e-Haider) at AK Regimental Center on Defence Day of Pakistan (6-9-2007)
Photo ISPR.
Brigadier Israr Ahmed Satti, Commander of a Local Brigade presenting salute after
laying a floral wreath at the Mazar of Sawar Muhammad Hussain Shaheed at Dhoke
Muhammad Hussain near Gujarkhan on Defence Day of Pakistan (6-9-2007), Photo
ISPR.
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Major General Mohsin Kamal, Force Commander Northern Areas, meeting with Son
of Havildar Lalak Jan Shaheed after laying a floral wreath at the Mazar of Havildar Llalk
Jan Shaheed on Defence Day of Pakistan (6-9-2007), Photo ISPR.
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No 382/2007-ISPR
Dated 6-9-07
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the Joint Staff Officers Mess here this evening. Prime Minister, Mr Shaukat Aziz was the
chief guest.
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Prime Minister, Shaukat Aziz cuts a cake at a reception hosted by Chairman Joint Chiefs
of Staff Commitee, General Ehsan Ul Haq to commemorate the Defence Day of Pakistan
at the Joint Staff Officers Mess on Thursday.(6-9-2007) photo ISPR
No 383/2007-ISPR
Dated 6-9-07
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Corps Commander Lietenant General Tariq Majeed talking with Retired Military Officers
at a reception hosted by Corps Commander on the eve of Defence Day of Pakistan (6-9-
2007)
No 384/2007-ISPR
Dated 6-9-07
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A view of ceremony of handing over the keys of 155 mm Howitzer Panther Gun to
Pakistan Army at School of Artillery Nowshera. Chief of Logistics Staff Turkish Armed
Forces Lieutenant General Hulusi AKAR and Lieutenant General Ejaz Ahmed Bakshi
attended (06-9-2007), Photo ISPR.
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Chief of Logistics Staff Turkish Armed Forces Lieutenant General Hulusi AKAR and
Lieutenant General Ejaz Ahmed Bokshi, Director General Weapon & Equipment and
others group photographed on the eve of handing over ceremony of 155 mm Howitzer
Panther Gun to Pakistan Army at School of Artillery Nowshera (06-9-2007),
Photo ISPR.
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