Major Shabbir Sharif was awarded Nishan-e-Haider,*Pakistan's highest military gallantry award, for his valor and bravery during the 1971 war.*
He also received a Sitara-e-Jurrat in 1965 Sword of Honor from Kakul Academy.
He is the only person ever who received both the Nishan-e-Haider and Sitara-e-Jurat for his bravery.*
*He is regarded as the most decorated officer of Pakistan Army.
He was commissioned in Pakistan Army on 19 April and after successfully completing his training* he was posted to the 6th Battalion of the Frontier Force Regiment.