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ISLAMABAD, Sep 6 (APP): Sacrifice of the first martyred Pakistani
Flying Officer Maryam Mukhtar was remembered with great honor on defence
day to pay her tribute and be a role model for the whole nation.
The national hero, flying a training mission on an FT-7PG aircraft
with Squadron Leader Saqib Abbasi, encountered a “serious in-flight
emergency”, on November 24, 2015 in result an ill fated accident took
place in Kundian, Mianwali district, about 175 kilometers (109 miles)
southwest of Islamabad.
Special plays, documentaries were presented besides talk shows
highlighting her great sacrifice for the younger generation.
Senator Kalsoom Parveen talking to APP remarked that Maryam’s courage
and high aims are an example for the whole nation.
“She is our pride, and carved a special place in hearts of all”, she added.
Eulogizing her services, she added that Pakistani women were playing
remarkable role in every field of life and now forwarded their steps towards
national defence which is considered a difficult field for them.
“She was an asset for whole nation who proved that no profession is
no go area for Pakistani women anymore as they are capable to prove
themselves in all walks of life giving a strength to male force with
national zeal and enthusiasm”, she opined.
Maryam is a symbol of achievement for all Pakistani women, she
further said adding that women are custodian of their respect who are ready
to render any sacrifice for their homeland without any hesitation.
“She is a symbol of courage for all and her services would be written
in golden words in history of the country”, she stated.
She further said women in different roles in society as mothers,
sisters, daughters etc. always think about others before themselves
and Maryam also showed this spirit in discharging her duty
and embraced martyrdom while saving the lives of on ground community.
“She is a role model for all and should be followed by whole
womenfolk of the nation as an example”, Senator Kalsoom Parveen said
while concluding her remarks.
Speakers in talk shows remembering her sacrifice shared that she lost
her own life in her endeavour to save human lives on the ground and
succeeded in doing, adding, “She was indeed a role model for women
and pride of Pakistan”.
They stated that the real aspect of life is `with great power
comes the great responsibility’ and Pilot officer Maryam Mukhtar
admiring the nature of life fights back at her best.
After her death a chowk alongside Government College for Women
University (GCWU) Faisalabad had been renamed after name of
enthusiastic Pilot Officer Maryam Mukhtar.
Renaming the chowk after Mukhtar was aimed for motivation of
public generally and understudies girls particularly with her
landmark sacrifice, they commented.