--- title: "Civil and military leaders pay tribute to Major Aziz Bhatti on 61st martyrdom anniversary" description: "Most outlets reported that civil and military leaders, including President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and the Chief of the Army Staff, paid tribute to Major Raja Aziz Bhatti Shaheed on the 61st anniversary of his martyrdom. Several highlighted his receipt of the Nishan-e-Haider and his defense of Lahore’s Burki sector during the 1965 war. A few also noted tributes from Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, the Sindh Governor, and the Sindh Chief Minister. Coverage was largely uniform in framing the event as a commemorative occasion, with variations in the prominence given to specific leaders and details of Bhatti’s service." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/8001-armed-forces-pay-tribute-to-major-aziz-bhatti-shaheed site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Civil and military leaders pay tribute to Major Aziz Bhatti on 61st martyrdom anniversary pakistan · updated 13 Sep 2026, 2:33 AM PKT · 11–13 Sep 2026 · 16 articles from 10 outlets over 2 developments **HarZaviya summary** — how 10 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > Most outlets reported that civil and military leaders, including President Asif Ali Zardari and top Armed Forces officials, paid tribute to Major Raja Aziz Bhatti Shaheed on the 61st anniversary of his martyrdom. Several emphasized the participation of the Armed Forces and their leadership, while others highlighted the president's tribute. A few also noted Bhatti’s defense of Lahore’s Burki sector during the 1965 war, and one provided a brief biographical detail about his birthplace. The framing was largely consistent, with variations in which figures or aspects were highlighted. ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 13 Sep 2026 — NA Speaker pays tribute to Major Aziz Bhatti (1 outlet) - **Business Recorder** — [NA Speaker pays tribute to Major Aziz Bhatti](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40439258/na-speaker-pays-tribute-to-major-aziz-bhatti) · 13 Sep 2026, 2:33 AM PKT > ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq paid tribute to Major Raja Aziz Bhatti Shaheed (Nishan-e-Haider) on his 61st martyrdom anniversary, describing his supreme sacrifice as a glorious chapter in the country’s history. In his message, the speaker said the nation would always remember Major Aziz Bhatti’s unforgettable sacrifice for the defence of the motherland. He said that dur... ### 11 Sep 2026 — Civil and military leaders pay tribute to Major Aziz Bhatti on 61st martyrdom anniversary (9 outlets) > Most outlets reported that civil and military leaders, including President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and the Chief of the Army Staff, paid tribute to Major Raja Aziz Bhatti Shaheed on the 61st anniversary of his martyrdom. Several highlighted his receipt of the Nishan-e-Haider and his defense of Lahore’s Burki sector during the 1965 war. A few also noted tributes from Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, the Sindh Governor, and the Sindh Chief Minister. Coverage was largely uniform in framing the event as a commemorative occasion, with variations in the prominence given to specific leaders and details of Bhatti’s service. - **24 News HD** — [Mohsin Naqvi pays tribute to Major Aziz Bhatti Shaheed on martyrdom day](https://www.24newshd.tv/12-Sep-2026/mohsin-naqvi-pays-tribute-major-aziz-bhatti-shaheed-martyrdom-day) · 12 Sep 2026, 1:24 PM PKT > Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Friday paid tribute to Nishan-e-Haider recipient Major Raja Aziz Bhatti Shaheed on his martyrdom day, saying that his sacrifice, courage and service to the nation remain a source of pride for Pakistan, reported 24NewsHD TV channel. - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [Sindh Governor, Chief Minister pay tribute to Major Aziz Bhatti Shaheed on Martyrdom Anniversary](https://www.app.com.pk/sindh/sindh-governor-chief-minister-pay-tribute-to-major-aziz-bhatti-shaheed-on-martyrdom-anniversary/) · 12 Sep 2026, 12:35 PM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > The Governor of Sindh Syed Muhammad Nehal Hashmi and Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah paid tribute to Nishan-e-Haider recipient Major Raja Aziz Bhatti Shaheed on the occasion of his martyrdom anniversary, describing his bravery and supreme sacrifice as an unforgettable chapter in the history of the defence of Pakistan. - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [Civil-military leadership pays glowing tribute to Major Aziz Bhatti on martyrdom anniversary](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/12-Sep-2026/civil-military-leadership-pays-glowing-tribute-to-major-aziz-bhatti-on-martyrdom-anniversary) · 12 Sep 2026, 10:58 AM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD/RAWALPINDI – The civil and military leadership of Pakistan has paid heartfelt tribute to Major Aziz Bhatti Shaheed, recipient of the Nishan-e-Haider, on his 61st martyrdom anniversary In their separate messages on the occasion, President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz said the great sacrifice of Major Raja Aziz Bhatti Shaheed stood as a […] - **BOL News** — [Pakistan Armed Forces pay tribute to Major Aziz Bhatti on 61st martyrdom anniversary](https://www.bolnews.com/pakistan/pakistan-armed-forces-pay-tribute-to-major-aziz-bhatti-on-61st-martyrdom-anniversary) · 12 Sep 2026, 10:29 AM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan’s military leadership honors Major Raja Aziz Bhatti on his 61st martyrdom anniversary, remembering his heroic defense of Lahore’s Burki sector during the 1965 war. - **Hum News English** — [Civil, military leadership pays tribute to Major Aziz Bhatti on 61st martyrdom anniversary](https://humenglish.com/latest/civil-military-leadership-pays-tribute-to-major-aziz-bhatti-on-61st-martyrdom-anniversary/) · 12 Sep 2026, 10:27 AM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday paid tribute to Major Raja Aziz Bhatti Shaheed, recipient of the Nishan-e-Haider, on his 61st martyrdom anniversary. In separate messages, they praised Major Aziz Bhatti’s courage and sacrifice during the 1965 War, describing his devotion to the defence of the country as an enduring example for the nation and yo... - **Minute Mirror** — [Pakistan honours Major Aziz Bhatti on martyrdom an...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/pakistan-honours-major-aziz-bhatti-on-martyrdom-anniversary-628676/) · 12 Sep 2026, 10:09 AM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan’s armed forces have paid tribute to Nishan-e-Haider recipient Major Raja Aziz Bhatti Shaheed on - **Pakistan Observer** — [Military leadership pays tribute to 1965 War hero Major Aziz Bhatti on martyrdom anniversary](https://pakobserver.net/military-leadership-pays-tribute-to-1965-war-hero-major-aziz-bhatti-on-martyrdom-anniversary-2/) · 12 Sep 2026, 9:40 AM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > RAWALPINDI – Chief of the Army Staff & Chief of Defence Forces (COAS & CDF) Field Marshal Asim Munir, Chief… - **Daily Times** — [President pays tribute to Major Aziz Bhatti on martyrdom anniversary](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1551636/president-pays-tribute-to-major-aziz-bhatti-on-martyrdom-anniversary/) · 12 Sep 2026, 8:14 AM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > President Asif Ali Zardari has paid rich tribute to Major Raja Aziz Bhatti Shaheed, Nishan-e-Haider, on his 61st martyrdom anniversary, saying the valiant soldier had immortalized his name in history by laying down his life while defending the motherland during the 1965 War. In his message on the occasion, the President said the great sacrifice […] - **Dunya News** — [Major Aziz Bhatti's 61st martyrdom anniversary being observed today](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/972512-major-aziz-bhattis-61st-martyrdom-anniversary-being-observed-today) · 12 Sep 2026, 4:25 AM PKT · 75% identical wording to the newest filing > Major Aziz Bhatti Shaheed, a recipient of the Nishan-e-Haider, Pakistan’s highest military gallantry award, was born on August 6, 1928, in Hong Kong. ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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