LAHORE: The Pakistani nation on Wednesday will observe the 24th death anniversary of “Lion of Kargil” Capt Karnal Sher Khan who laid down rendered his life in the icy, inhospitable peaks in India-occupied Kashmir, but his legacy continues to breathe life into the nation’s soul. Even Indian talked of valour of Karnal Sher Khan when his body returned to Pakistan that how the young officer on a mission impossible did the honourable thing: fight to the very end. The 23rd martyrdom anniversary of Sher Khan will be observed today across the country. Captain Karnal Sher Khan was a crusader from the very beginning and a very fearless officer. He was named Karnal Sher Khan by his grandfather who as a volunteer went to Kashmir and fought against the Indian aggressors under a commander called Colonel Sher Khan.

Source: The Nation July 04, 2023 14:48 UTC