Rashid Minhas: The martyr who sacrificed his life readily for Pakistan
- By Web Desk -
- Aug 20, 2015
Rashid Minhas left behind him a timeless legacy; one which remains unmatched and unrivaled even to this day. Minhas did not flinch at the thought of giving up his life for Pakistan and without a moment’s hesitation, accepted martyrdom in exchanged for Pakistan’s future.
Rashid Minhas joined the Pakistan Air Force in 13th March 1971 as a commissioned G.D pilot. Ever since the beginning, Rashid Minhas was influenced by the technology of aviation. Ever since he was a child, Rashid Minhas cherished collecting models of warplanes and fighter jets.
Rashid Minhas laid down his life for the nation on his very first solo flight. All of a sudden, on his very first solo flight, his instructor Matiur Rehman jumped onto his aircraft and demanded that the plane be taken to India. Rashid Minhas foiled the enemy’s plot and crashed the airplane at a distance of 32 miles from the Indian border. In this way, Rashid Minhas defied the enemy and embraced martyrdom like a valiant officer.
Shaheed Rashid Minhas’ sacrifice was recognized by the Pakistani nation and it was due to his selfless devotion that he was awarded the Nishan-e-Haider award.
Rashid Minhas’ sacrifice will forever be remembered by the Pakistani nation. The Kamra airbase in Attock has been attributed with Rashid Minhas’ name. One of Pakistan’s greatest martyrs was buried at the army graveyard in Karachi.
Pakistanis remember Rashid Minhas on Twitter
Remembering Pilot Rashid Minhas Shaheed https://t.co/cP9vGlX1Lr #RashidMinhasOurInspiration pic.twitter.com/ZvIvyfMX2C
— Radio Pakistan (@RadioPakistan) August 20, 2015
#RashidMinhasOurInspiration
#RashidMinhas when he was just 6 months old. pic.twitter.com/bp10qU2gF4
— RJ. Burhan Liwanay (@burhanliwanay) August 20, 2015
#RashidMinhasOurInspiration
#RashidMinhas at the age of 4 pic.twitter.com/tnazBj3TTx
— RJ. Burhan Liwanay (@burhanliwanay) August 20, 2015
Last words of Rashid Minhas Shahhed NH to Control tower.
#RashidMinhasOurInspiration pic.twitter.com/Ax6xbtVnT2
— Pakistan Army (@ThePakistanArmy) August 20, 2015
We salute our National Hero & the youngest recipient of the Nishan-e-Haider. #RashidMinhasOurInspiration pic.twitter.com/5lOSiKCMV3
— KE (@KElectricPk) August 20, 2015
Hero and pride of the nation #RashidMinhasOurInspiration
@NadiaaQasim pic.twitter.com/lXJRW5MbUs
— Nida Qureshi (@q_nida) August 20, 2015
#RashidMinhasOurInspiration
A 20 year old pilot officer saved his country's honour and made history pic.twitter.com/IhAtPB4V7f
— Sabena Siddiqi (@sabena_siddiqi) August 20, 2015
Till his last breath , he was worried about his beloved country
#RashidMinhasOurInspiration pic.twitter.com/Uzxs9tKnPH
— RK :') (@SuchKiTalash) August 20, 2015
#RashidMinhasOurInspiration
The mother of Shaheed Rashid Minhas with PAF Officers pic.twitter.com/SF97vYUPBa
— Amara alvi (@sweet_amara85) August 20, 2015
#RashidMinhasOurInspiration
The grave of a Star! ….. They are never dead! pic.twitter.com/2VJcAoDki6
— Aliya #PakArmy (@PakistaniMN) August 20, 2015
Rashid Minhas Who sacrifice his life for our tomorrow. Proud Son of Pakistan
#RashidMinhasOurInspiration pic.twitter.com/4TR7FuvOK3
— FåWåĐ (@Fawadies) August 20, 2015
I salute him for his loyalty,bravery and patriotism!
#RashidMinhasOurInspiration
— Zahra Naveed (@zahranaveed1) August 20, 2015
His story is so full of patriotism and inspiration that everyone falls in love with Air Force. #RashidMinhasOurInspiration
— Ahmed Hassaan Kayani (@ahmed_rehman12) August 20, 2015
My inspiration/Hero I use to draw his sketch in my science class my lunch/Pencil box were full of his stickers #RashidMinhasOurInspiration
— Salman Anwer Habib (@salmananwer3) August 20, 2015