Shabbir Sharif

Major Muhammad Shabbir Sharif ( ; c. 28 April 1943 – 6 December 1971), was a Pakistani military officer and the seventh recipient of Pakistan's highest military award, Nishan-e-Haider, which he was posthumously awarded for his actions of valor during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. He is the only recipient to have ever received both the Nishan-e-Haider and Sitara-e-Jurat for his bravery,

Early life and education Sharif was born on 28 April 1943 in a Kashmiri Family at Kunjah, Gujrat District to Major Muhammad Sharif. He attended St. Anthony's High School, Lahore. While at Government College Lahore, he received a call to join Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) Kakul.

He used to play squash and won an Army level swimming medal while he was in 4th Frontier Force Regiment.

Military career starting He was commissioned in Pakistan Army on 19 April 1961. After successfully completing his training and being awarded the Sword of Honor, he was posted to the 6th Battalion of the Frontier Force Regiment.

Family His younger brother, General Raheel Sharif was the Chief of Army Staff (November 2013 - November 2016), the highest rank in the Pakistan Army. was inspired by the story of Major Shabbir Sharif.

Awards and decorations

Nishan-e-Haider (Emblem of the Lion)

1971 War

PosthumouslySitara-e-Jurat (Star of Courage)

1965 WarTamgha-e-Diffa (General Service Medal)

1. 1965 War Clasp

2. 1971 War Clasp

PosthumouslySitara-e-Harb 1965 War (War Star 1965)Sitara-e-Harb 1971 War (War Star 1971)

PosthumouslyTamgha-e-Jang 1965 War (War Medal 1965)Tamgha-e-Jang 1971 War (War Medal 1971)

Posthumously Other awards he won are:

Sword of Honor