{"id":497898,"date":"2025-08-21T09:31:23","date_gmt":"2025-08-21T04:31:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=497898"},"modified":"2025-08-21T09:31:23","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T04:31:23","slug":"naqvi-pays-tribute-to-rashid-minhas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/naqvi-pays-tribute-to-rashid-minhas\/","title":{"rendered":"Naqvi pays tribute to Rashid Minhas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>symbol of courage<br \/>\n ISLAMABAD<br \/>\nFederal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday paid rich tribute to Pakistan Air Force\u2019s national hero and Nishan-e-Haider recipient Pilot Officer Rashid Minhas, calling him an eternal symbol of courage, patriotism, and sacrifice. \u201cPilot Officer Rashid Minhas is a timeless example of bravery, fearlessness, and love for Pakistan. By rendering an unforgettable sacrifice, he thwarted the nefarious designs of the enemy,\u201d Naqvi said in his message. He recalled how Minhas foiled a hijacking attempt by a traitor without caring for his own life, proving to the world that Pakistan\u2019s skies would never fall prey to hostile plots.<br \/>\n\u201cThe light of his patriotism continues to illuminate our hearts even today,\u201d the minister remarked.<br \/>\nNaqvi added that Rashid Minhas\u2019s sacrifice proved that true heroism lies in putting one\u2019s life at risk to safeguard the honor of the motherland. \u201cHe is a living example of that spirit,\u201d he said.<br \/>\nThe minister also praised the Pakistan Air Force for its continued professionalism and valor, noting that in the recent conflict, PAF falcons inflicted a humiliating defeat on the enemy by shooting down six of their fighter jets. \u201cThrough brilliant strategy and unmatched skill, the Air Force maintained its aerial supremacy \u2014 something the world has also recognized,\u201d he observed. \u2014 DNA<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>symbol of courage ISLAMABAD Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday paid rich tribute to Pakistan Air Force\u2019s national hero and Nishan-e-Haider recipient Pilot Officer Rashid Minhas, calling him an eternal symbol of courage, patriotism, and sacrifice. \u201cPilot Officer Rashid Minhas is a timeless example of bravery, fearlessness, and love for Pakistan. 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