He was martyred during Indo-Pak war in 1971.

He is the only person ever who received both the Nishan-e-Haider and Sitara-e-Jurat for his bravery in the war. In addition, he is also a recipient of Sword of Honour.

Army Chief General Raheel Sharif, who is the younger brother of Major Shabbir Sharif, visited the grave of martyred soldier and laid floral wreath.

On September 6, Defence Day, Pakistan Army officers and people from various walks of life had visited the grave of Major Shabbir Sharif and paid tributes to him.

A smartly turned out contingent of Pakistan Army led by Major General Fida Hussain Malik presented a salute to Major Shabbir Sharif.

Tributes pour in for the 1965 war hero

 

 

#TributeToShabbirSharif Our pride! Our inspiration. pic.twitter.com/m83RsAc2hW

— Saira Mehreen Abbasi (@Saira_M_Abbasi) December 6, 2015

#TributeToShabbirSharif Shaheed Shabir Sharif the only one to receive Sitar e Jurat and Nishan e Haider. pic.twitter.com/nF7WG6aMjv

— Saira Mehreen Abbasi (@Saira_M_Abbasi) December 6, 2015

#TributeToShabbirSharif Shabbir Sharif has also been honoured with Tamgha-e-Jang during the Indo-Pak War of 1965. pic.twitter.com/PriLTD0AK5

— Beenish Malik (@iambeenishmalik) December 6, 2015

Our Salute To You Major Shabbir Sharif (Shaheed)…. #TributeToShabbirSharif pic.twitter.com/Ytvh1cPhGd

— Anjum Iqbal – PTI (@AnjumIqbalPTI) December 6, 2015

No Doubt Major Shabir Sharif Shaheed Was a Brave Officer…. #TributeToShabbirSharif pic.twitter.com/stGEAwWQTC

— Anjum Iqbal – PTI (@AnjumIqbalPTI) December 6, 2015

#TributeToShabbirSharif Wen it is December Wen eid is celebratd Wen it is summer They r on the bordrs 2 protect us. pic.twitter.com/PxJQK5kjyO

— Asif Khan (@IamAKhan_) December 6, 2015

#TributeToShabbirSharif Tributes to our National pic.twitter.com/1WQ8LyUbzQ

— MuHaMmd BiLaL BhaTTi (@Bilalsgd1980) December 6, 2015

#TributeToShabbirSharif Our Martyrs are our pride. @FarhanKVirk @AnjumIqbalPTI @Shanulqadir @real_sumaira pic.twitter.com/FUsoazX05f

— Shanulqadir-PTI™ (@Shanulqadir) December 6, 2015