The 22nd martyred anniversary of Shaheed Havaldar Lalak Jan, Nishan-e-Haider was observed today (Wednesday).

Shaheed Lalak Jan was awarded the country’s highest award Nishan-e-Haider for the devotion and courage he showed in the Kargil war in 1999.

Meanwhile, the Director General ISPR, Major General Babar Iftikhar in a tweet said the nation pays homage to Havaldar Lalak Jan Shaheed, who laid his life while defending the motherland against high odds in most challenging battlefield environment during Kargil conflict.

He said Lalak Jan Shaheed's fortitude and selflessness will keep inspiring the indomitable defenders of Pakistan for times to come. 

Nation pays homage 2 Havaldar Lalak Jan; NH, who laid his life defending motherland against hy odds in most challenging battlefield environment during Kargil conflict on 7 July 99. His fortitude & selflessness will keep inspiring the indomitable defenders of Pak 4 times 2 come.

— DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) July 6, 2021