How Many Nishan e Haider Awarded Till Present in Pakistan
Since Pakistan’s independence, only 11 soldiers have been honored with this rare and noble recognition. All recipients received the award posthumously, having laid down their lives for the country.
List of Nishan-e-Haider Recipients
| Name | Year | Branch | War/Conflict | Notable Act |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Captain Muhammad Sarwar Shaheed | 1948 | Pakistan Army | First Kashmir War | Led a fearless attack and embraced martyrdom under enemy fire. |
| Major Tufail Muhammad Shaheed | 1958 | Pakistan Army | East Pakistan Operation | Fought despite being badly injured and led his troops to success. |
| Major Raja Aziz Bhatti Shaheed | 1965 | Pakistan Army | Indo-Pak War | Defended Lahore for 5 days, standing firm under constant enemy fire. |
| Pilot Officer Rashid Minhas Shaheed | 1971 | Pakistan Air Force | Indo-Pak War | Sacrificed his life to stop the hijacking of his plane. |
| Major Shabbir Sharif Shaheed | 1971 | Pakistan Army | Indo-Pak War | Destroyed enemy positions and fought with unmatched bravery. |
| Sowar Muhammad Hussain Shaheed | 1971 | Pakistan Army | Indo-Pak War | Supplied ammo under heavy fire and continued to fight till martyrdom. |
| Lance Naik Muhammad Mahfuz Shaheed | 1971 | Pakistan Army | Indo-Pak War | Despite being wounded, fought fiercely and killed enemy soldiers. |
| Captain Karnal Sher Khan Shaheed | 1999 | Pakistan Army | Kargil War | Defended his post courageously and fought till his last breath. |
| Havaldar Lalak Jan Shaheed | 1999 | Pakistan Army | Kargil War | Severely wounded, yet refused to retreat and held his ground. |
Key Facts About Nishan-e-Haider
- Total Awarded: 11 brave soldiers
- Awarded After Death: Yes, all were martyred
- Services Represented:
- Pakistan Army: 10 recipients
- Pakistan Air Force: 1 recipient (Rashid Minhas Shaheed)
- Material Used: Made from copper taken from enemy weapons—symbolizing courage and victory
Conclusion
The Nishan-e-Haider represents unmatched courage, patriotism, and sacrifice. These brave soldiers gave their lives for Pakistan’s safety and honor. Their stories continue to live on, inspiring generations with the true meaning of heroism.
