Pakistan, Aug. 9 -- Pakistan's military leadership and the armed forces on Saturday paid tribute to Major Tufail Muhammad Shaheed, Nishan-e-Haider, on his 68th martyrdom anniversary, recalling his bravery, devotion to duty and supreme sacrifice for the country.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of the Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf and Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu joined the armed forces in commemorating the anniversary.

The ISPR said Major Tufail Muhammad displayed extraordinary courage and resolve while leading his troops in a daring assault against enemy forces.

Despite sustaining critical...