The nation is observing second death anniversary of Pakistan’s first female martyred flying officer Marium Mukhtiar On November 24.
Speaking on the occasion, Marium’s parents said that they are proud of their daughter who sacrificed her life for the country. They also offered Fateha on her grave at Malir Cantonment Graveyard.
Also read: Female pilot martyred as PAF trainer jet crashes near Mianwali
On November 24, 2015, Mariam Mukhtiar and Squadron leader Saqib Abbasi were on their routine operational training mission when their plane FT-7PG crashed near Kundian, Panjab. Both occupants ejected from the cockpit and the plane crash-landed.Abbasi suffered minor injuries in the accident, however Mukhtiar died of her injuries in a military hospital.
Mukhtiar’s death was declared a martyrdom or shahadat by the PAF, which said both pilots “handled the serious emergency with professionalism and courage and tried to save the ill-fated aircraft until the very last minute.
Read more: First female martyred pilot to be given Tamgha-e-Basalat
The Pakistan Senate Standing Committee on Defence (SSCD) recommended Marium Mukhtiar for a state award.She has been awarded with the military award Tamgha-e-Basalat by the Government of Pakistan
