A Symbol of Courage & Sacrifice in the Fight Against Terrorism
Major Babar Niazi Shaheed stands as a shining example of devotion, courage, and self-sacrifice from the district of Mianwali. On 14 May 2024, while leading an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Sambaza area of Zhob district, Balochistan, he embraced martyrdom. His legacy continues to inspire soldiers and citizens alike.
Early Life & Background
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Major Babar Niazi hailed from Mianwali district.
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He was part of the 125th Long Course of the Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) and was commissioned into the 42 Punjab Regiment. Later he joined the 7 Light Commando Battalion (SSG) — demonstrating a career of advancing through elite formations.1
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He was 36 years of age at the time of his martyrdom.
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He left behind a wife and a young son (around 3 years old) and his parents — underscoring the personal sacrifice behind his public duty.
Military Career & Service
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Commissioned in 2012 into the Pakistan Army in 42 Punjab Regiment; his earlier service included the Frontier Corps Balochistan North region before the final fatal deployment.
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Being assigned to a Light Commando Battalion (7 LCB) reflects his role in high-risk, specialised operations rather than simply routine postings.
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His final mission: He led troops in an intelligence-based operation in the Sambaza area, Zhob district, Balochistan. During the engagement, terrorists were neutralised and he paid the ultimate price.
The Operation & Martyrdom
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Date of Martyrdom: 14 May 2024, in the Sambaza area of Zhob district, Balochistan.
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The operation targeted terrorists; according to the army’s media wing, Major Niazi “laid down his life while leading an intelligence-based operation … that eliminated three terrorists”.
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Funeral prayer was held at Zhob Cantt, and his burial took place in his hometown in Mianwali with full military honours.
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The statement from the Inter‑Services Public Relations (ISPR) reaffirmed that “The Armed Forces of Pakistan are determined to eliminate the scourge of terrorism from the mother-land at any cost.”
Legacy & Recognition
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The provincial Chief Minister of Balochistan announced “the highest award” for Major Babar Niazi, acknowledging that his sacrifice in Balochistan binds the region and the nation.
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Locally in Mianwali, his funeral saw wide participation: senior military and civil officers, retired officers, family, and townspeople. The magnitude of the ceremony signified the respect accorded to his sacrifice. 1
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His memory is preserved on social media: Facebook posts of his batch and unit show his service details, hometown pride (“Mianwali proud son”), and martyr status.
MAJOR BABAR NIAZI WITH HIS FATHER 
What His Story Teaches Us
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Major Babar Niazi’s narrative bridges local origins (Mianwali) and national service. It shows how a son of the soil rose to serve in elite formations, faced high-risk combat, and made the ultimate sacrifice in defence of Pakistan.
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His career underscores the importance of leadership from the front — he was leading an operation when he was martyred, not merely assigned in the rear.
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The recognition and honours given reflect both institutional and societal respect for such sacrifice. Education, training, and patriotism combined in his life and death to create a model of service.
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In a broader cultural sense, his story reminds us that the fight against terrorism is not abstract — it has personal faces, families, burdens, and ultimate costs.
Major Babar Niazi Shaheed’s name will forever be etched among the brave hearts of Pakistan. His journey from Mianwali to the rough terrains of Balochistan, his leadership in operations, his sacrifice — all stand as a testament to what one committed officer can give to the motherland. May Allah elevate his status, console his family, and may generations remember his service.
“As long as the memory of such heroes lives, the spirit of the nation remains alive.”
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