Fifty-five years have passed, yet Pakistan still remembers his name. On 31 October 1971, 2/Lt Mushtaq Nawaz Kiyani Shaheed embraced martyrdom while fighting the enemy in East Pakistan. Therefore, his 55th shahadat anniversary brings his story back to the nation.
He served as an officer of 43 Long Course, ex 30 FF. The photograph shows a young officer in uniform, calm and firm, looking straight at the camera. In addition, the tribute lists him as Ex Alamgiran. His course still speaks his name with pride today.
2/Lt Mushtaq Nawaz Kiyani Shaheed: A Young Officer in 1971
In 1971, Pakistan faced war in East Pakistan. Young officers led their men from the front, and many never came home. On that day, he faced the enemy and embraced martyrdom. Indeed, his sacrifice joined a long line of officers who gave their lives for the country.
Fifty-five years is a long time. Yet families, courses and regiments keep these names alive. They gather on anniversaries, share old photographs, and tell new officers about the men who came before them. In this way, a young officer from 1971 still teaches courage today.
The Original Tribute
The tribute posted in his honour reads as follows:
Today is 55th shahadat anniversary of 2/Lt Mushtaq Nawaz Kiyani Shaheed, 43L/C ex 30FF. On 31st October 1971, he embraced martyrdom while fighting with the enemy in East Pakistan.
2/Lt Mushtaq Nawaz Kiyani Shaheed Will Not Be Forgotten
Soldiers guard this country day and night like a wall before the nation. They take the enemy’s bullet on their own chests so that it never reaches the people behind them. As a result, every year on 31 October, his anniversary will return. Above all, remember this: he was brave, he was ours, and Pakistan has not forgotten its son. Will you keep his memory alive? Finally, share his story, and let the nation know that his sacrifice still matters.
He gave his life in 1971, and his country gained a hero. His name now stands with the shuhada of that war, and his story will pass to the next generation. Therefore, we remember him not only on his anniversary, but in every prayer for the fallen.
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