About Muhammad Mahfuz
Lived 1944 – 1971 (aged 27). Muhammad Mahfuz was a Pakistani and Indian military personnel and 15th Punjab Regiment.
Naik Muhammad Mahfuz (born 25 October 1944 – 18 December 1971) was a Pakistani military soldier and the ninth recipient of Pakistan's highest military award, Nishan-e-Haider. He was posthumously awarded for his gallant and valorous actions during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971.He was born in Qutab Shahi Awan family.
Early life Muhammad Mahfuz was born in Pind Malikan (now renamed Mahfuzabad in his honour) in Rawalpindi District, Punjab. He joined the Pakistan Army on 25 October 1962 as an infantry soldier.
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Who was Muhammad Mahfuz?
Pakistani soldier (1944-1971)
When was Muhammad Mahfuz born?
Muhammad Mahfuz was born on 25 October 1944 in Pind-Malkan, Rawalpindi.
When did Muhammad Mahfuz die?
Muhammad Mahfuz died on 17 December 1971 in Pul Kanjri, India–Pakistan border.
What was Muhammad Mahfuz's occupation?
Muhammad Mahfuz was a military personnel and 15th Punjab Regiment.
What nationality was Muhammad Mahfuz?
Muhammad Mahfuz was Pakistani and Indian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Muhammad Mahfuz. https://biography.guide/muhammad-mahfuz/
MLA: "Muhammad Mahfuz." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/muhammad-mahfuz/.
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