Marium Mukhtiar Shaheed

 Introduction:

Marium Mukhtiar was the first Pakistani female fighter pilot. She was born on May29,1992 into a Sindhi family in Karachi to die in the line of duty.
    She also played football for National Women's Team. She studied civil engineering before qualifying as a fighter pilot. She also supported a school for children.


The Day Of The Incident 

On November24,2015 Marium and her trainer Squadron leader Saqib Abbasi were on a training mission when their FT-7PG crashed near Kundian, Mianwali. Both occupants ejected. Squadron leader survived with minor injuries but Marium died of her injuries in a military hospital.
      According to PAF both pilots handled the situation with courage and tried to save the air-craft until the last minute.


Awards

Marium Mukhtiar was nominated by Pakistan Senate Standing Committee On Defence (SSCD). She was presented Tamgha-e-Basalat 
by the government of Pakistan.

Burial of Marium Shaheed

Marium Mukhtiar who lost her life in an air crash was buried in Malir Cantonment graveyard.
     The funeral was attended by her family members, personnel armed forces and Corps Commander Karachi Naveed Mukhtar.


The Father of Marium Mukhtiar said: 

"I don't feel discouraged by the incident, rather I feel encouraged because her courage will begin a trend within the army to recruit more female fighter pilots. I see a trend beginning where young women would aspire to be a fighter pilot."

Her Mother Rehana Mukhtiar, who was also her teacher in APS said:

"I had given my daughter away to the PAF five years ago. The remorse I feel is that she was not able to complete her mission. She is a role model for many and coming from army background we are proud of the girl and the fighter pilot she was."








Comments

  1. Saima NasirAugust 1, 2024 at 9:53 PM

    We salute this brave daughter of the nation. The death of a martyr is the life of the nation. Very well written

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  2. Malik ShehbazAugust 1, 2024 at 10:00 PM

    A sensation for females to be brave and honest for their life as a professional and passionate..

    ReplyDelete
  3. kanza noorAugust 3, 2024 at 5:43 AM

    We salute to these brave ladies of our countries. May Allah gave her high rank in Jannah

    ReplyDelete
  4. Areeba ChaudryAugust 3, 2024 at 10:25 AM

    Seek what sets your soul on fire...
    Well described.👍

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