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Today, 9th martyrdom anniversary of first fighter pilot Marium Mukhtiar
November 24, 2024

The 9th martyrdom anniversary of Pakistan's first female fighter pilot, Marium Mukhtiar is being observed today

She was born on 18th May 1992 in Karachi.

Marium Mukhtar joined Pakistan Air Force in 2011 and completed her graduation in 2014.

On 24th November 2015, she was on a routine training flight with her instructor Saqib Abbasi when her jet developed a fault and crashed at Kundian area in Bhakra near Mianwali.

The Government of Pakistan posthumously honored Marium Mukhtiar with Tamgha-e-Basalat on 23rd March 2016.