PAK INDIA WARS

General Akhtar Abdul Rahman took part in three Wars between India and Pakistan in 1948, 1965 and 1971. He proved his mettle in each war working at different positions. Soon after partition Pakistan and India came across in battle field in 1948. Then a Lieutenant, he was appointed in Kashmir at Pando. He took part in an operation against Indian forces known as Pando Tekri operation. It was a 10000 feet high peak which was to be captured for strategic point of view. Akhtar Abdul Rahman and his comrades fought with bravery and after two days of intense warfare, without supply from headquarters conquered the peak.

During war of 1965, he was promoted as lieutenant colonel and this time he proved his skills and courage in Lahore. He was second in command of an artillery regiment. He faced the Indian army at barki sector of Lahore. Brave soldiers of soil stopped the ambitions of Indian planners and destroyed the Indian Army that despite many advantages over Pakistani forces they couldn’t capture even a single inch of Pakistan’s area. When it became evident for India that they can’t move forward they planned to open other sectors. As an immediate response Akhtar Abdul Rahman was ordered to design another defense against Indian advancement at Rajhistan sector. Within hours Pakistan’s army established a defense line at Rajhistan sector. In victory of 1965 Akhtar Abdul Rahman was one the most prominent military officers of Pakistan who contributed towards defeat of Indian forces. He was serving as Brigadier during war of 1971. He was in Kasur Sector and commanding different military units. A huge attack of enemy was retreated just within nine hours. At the time of ceasefire Pakistan had captured a large area of Indian territory.