As the only child of his parents, his early life was marked by hardship, particularly in accessing basic amenities, including education.

He then pursued his Faculty of Science in Multan but was unable to continue further education due to financial constraints.

Seeking a different path, he applied to the RPAF Selection Centre in Lahore but was initially rejected for being overage.

However, amid rising tensions between Pakistan and India, the Air Force temporarily relaxed its eligibility criteria for volunteers.

Yunus was twice awarded the Green Endorsement by Air Marshal Asghar Khan in recognition of his dedication to flying.

[3][7] In 2016, the Pakistan Air Force launched the Yunusabad project at PAF Base Samungli in his memory, with the aim to eliminate illiteracy and eradicate poverty in the rural areas of Balochistan.

The only child of his parents, Yunus had a very modest upbringing due to the families weak financial position.

[3] Yunus married Surayya Jabeen in 1961, she was the sister of Mushaf Ali Mir and oldest daughter of the Kashmiri family from Lahore.

The team included Squadron Leaders M. Arshad, Sarfaraz Ahmed Rafiqui, Mukhtar Ali, Muniruddin Ahmad, and M.M.

[6] At 1715 hours, Squadron Leader Sarfaraz Ahmed Rafiqui led a formation of 3 F-86 Sabres with Yunus Hussain as his No.

[1] Rafiqui's formation continued on and reached the Halwara base in the evening, where the remaining three Hawker Hunters were taxiing after landing.

Cecil Chaudhry fled back to base leaving Rafiquis tail exposed and Yunus alone.

Flt Lt Yunus fought in air battle over enemy territory aggressively, fearlessly and with great professional skill.

On 6 Sep while attacking Halwara airfield, a large number of enemy aircraft intercepted his small formation.