Correct Answer:
A. Sawar Muhammad Hussain
The Nishan-e-Haider is Pakistan's highest military gallantry award, bestowed upon individuals who demonstrate extraordinary bravery and valor in combat. Identifying the first Jawan (soldier) to receive this honor is key to understanding Pakistan's military history.
- Correct Option A: Sawar Muhammad Hussain was indeed the first Jawan to be awarded the Nishan-e-Haider. He received it posthumously for his exceptional bravery and self-sacrifice during the 1971 Indo-Pak War, where he played a crucial role in destroying enemy tanks.
- Option B: Tufail Muhammad was the second recipient of Nishan-e-Haider, awarded posthumously for his actions in 1958, making him not the first.
- Option C: Shabbir Sharif was also a Nishan-e-Haider recipient for his valor in the 1971 war, but he was not the first Jawan.
- Option D: Rashid Minhas was an Air Force pilot and also a Nishan-e-Haider recipient, but again, not the first Jawan.