The nation observed the martyrdom anniversary of Nishan-e-Haider recipient Captain Karnal Sher Khan Shaheed on Saturday, remembering his unmatched bravery during the 1999 Kargil conflict with solemn tributes.
Captain Sher Khan, who joined the Pakistan Army in 1992 and later became part of the Sindh Regiment in 1995, volunteered for duty at the Line of Control in 1998. He was posted to the Northern Light Infantry where he played a significant role in the Kargil war.
On 28 June 1999, Indian forces launched an intense attack in the Drass Sector. In response, Captain Sher Khan led a group of just 14 soldiers and successfully resisted the enemy’s advance. A week later, on 5 July 1999, he embraced martyrdom while fighting at the frontlines. According to accounts, he kept firing until his last breath, with his finger still on the trigger.
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Military leadership, including Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, paid homage to the fallen soldier. The ISPR described Captain Sher Khan’s courage as a symbol of the army’s highest traditions, stating that he gave his life to defend Pakistan’s sovereignty.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi also expressed his respect, saying that the rugged peaks of Kargil still echo the bravery of Captain Sher Khan. He said the captain’s sacrifice crushed enemy ambitions and remains a powerful symbol of patriotism.