The 78th martyrdom anniversary of Naik Saif Ali Janjua Shaheed, Hilal-e-Kashmir, is being observed today. 

During the 1948 conflict, Naik Saif Ali Janjua Shaheed displayed exemplary bravery and steadfast determination while defending the strategically vital Pir Kaleva Ridge against relentless enemy assaults.

Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Naval Chief, Admiral Naveed Ashraf, Air Chief, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, and Commander National Strategic Command, General Syed Aamer Raza, on behalf of the Armed Forces of Pakistan paid rich tribute to exceptional bravery and supreme sacrifice of Naik Saif Ali Janjua Shaheed.

President Asif Ali Zardari has also paid tribute to Naik Saif Ali Janjua Shaheed, Hilal-e-Kashmir on his 78th martyrdom anniversary.