Major Shabbir Sharif, born on April 28, 1943, in Kunjah village, Gujrat District, was a military officer who served in the Pakistani armed forces during the late 1960s and early 1970s.
Military records indicate that Sharif obtained his commission in April 1964. During his initial training, he received recognition for performance, including an award referred to as the "Honorary Sword" during his passing-out parade.
On December 3, 1971, Major Sharif was assigned to a military operation near Sulemanki Headworks. Official reports document his unit's engagement in a military action involving crossing enemy territory and navigating through challenging terrain.
Operational documentation suggests the following outcomes of the military engagement:
- 43 enemy personnel reported killed
- 38 individuals captured
- 4 armored vehicles destroyed
Between December 5-6, 1971, military records show Sharif was involved in direct combat, including an encounter with an opposing military unit's company commander.
Following the conflict, Major Sharif was posthumously awarded the Nishan-e-Haider, a military honor recognizing specific military actions.
The historical record shows Major Sharif was the only military personnel of his time to receive two specific military honors.
