{"id":96500,"date":"2025-01-06T16:34:40","date_gmt":"2025-01-06T16:34:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/?p=96500"},"modified":"2025-01-06T16:34:40","modified_gmt":"2025-01-06T16:34:40","slug":"national-hero-aitzaz-hasan-remembered-on-10th-anniversary-of-his-sacrifice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/2025\/96500\/","title":{"rendered":"National hero Aitzaz Hasan remembered on 10th anniversary of his sacrifice"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pakistan(National Times)- On January 6, 2014, the district of Hangu in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was spared a devastating tragedy thanks to the bravery of Aitzaz Hasan, a ninth-grade student at Government Higher Secondary School, Ibrahimzai. Confronting a suicide bomber outside his school, Aitzaz forced the attacker to detonate his explosives prematurely, saving the lives of more than 400 students.\u00a0Hasan was posthumously awarded Sitara-e-Shujaat for his bravery.Play Video Today marks the 10th anniversary of his martyrdom, a moment to honour his extraordinary courage and selflessness. Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif paid tribute to Aitzaz on the occasion in a social media post on X. \u201cToday, we commemorate the martyrdom of Shaheed Aitezaz Hasan, a true son of the soil from district Hangu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, whose extraordinary courage stands as a beacon of hope and resilience,\u201d said the prime minister. He noted that at just 15 years of age, Aitezaz displayed unparalleled bravery, valiantly sacrificing his life to shield his school and classmates from a devastating attack. \u201cHis selflessness and unwavering resolve remind us of his lasting impact a single act of courage can have on countless lives,\u201d the prime minister added. He emphasised that Aitezaz\u2019s legacy will continue to inspire future generations. However, his family laments that the promises made by the government to recognise and honour Aitzaz\u2019s sacrifice remain unfulfilled. Speaking to\u00a0<em>Geo News<\/em>\u00a0Mujahid Ali, father of the national hero, said: \u201cOur child, Shaheed Aitzaz Hasan, was not just our child but the nation\u2019s child.\u00a0 The sacrifice he made is no secret to Pakistan or the world. Unfortunately, the promises the government made to us have not been fulfilled\u2014not even a single one.\u201d Aitzaz\u2019s classmates fondly remember him as a hero, with many expressing gratitude for his ultimate sacrifice, which allowed them to pursue their lives and dreams. \u201cI, along with Shaheed Aitzaz Hasan and many of our classmates, studied together. All of us miss him deeply,\u201d said Aitzaz\u2019s former classmate, Yasir Hussain.\u00a0 He added: \u201cWhat we demand is that the government observe his death anniversary and fulfil the commitments made to us, to his family.\u201d The promises made by the government at the time included the construction of a sports ground and degree colleges in Aitzaz\u2019s honour. However, these commitments remain unfulfilled, leaving his family and community disheartened. On this solemn occasion, the family of Hasan and the local community called upon the government to honour its word and ensure the legacy of this national hero is preserved.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pakistan(National Times)- On January 6, 2014, the district of Hangu in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was spared a devastating tragedy thanks to the bravery of Aitzaz Hasan, a ninth-grade student at Government Higher Secondary School, Ibrahimzai. 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