Defence and Martyrs Day is being observed across the country with patriotic zeal and zest to pay tribute to martyrs and Ghazis, reaffirming commitment to defend the motherland against all threats.
The day dawned with a 31-gun salute in the federal capital and a 21-gun salute in provincial capitals.
Special prayers have been offered in the mosques for the prosperity and progress of the country. Prayers were also offered for the independence of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
A smartly turned-out contingent of PAF presented the Guard of Honour and assumed the ceremonial guard duties at the shrine of Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah.
On this day in 1965, the Indian forces crossed the international border in the darkness of night to attack Pakistan but the nation foiled nefarious designs of the enemy.
Fateha and Quran Khawani will also be held for the martyrs.
It is a day of national unity and solidarity as the nation became victorious against all adversaries while strictly adhering to the national motto of Quaid’s golden principles: Faith, Unity and Discipline.
On September 6, 1965, the enemy attacked the border areas in Lahore, Sialkot and Sindh and the battle continued till the time when the United Nations administered ceasefire was accepted by both the countries September 22, 1965.
During the course of action, Pakistan’s brave soldiers had not only defended its territory but also protected the lives and homes of thousands of civilians. Therefore, the nation pays tribute to all those national heroes who had rendered their lives in line with their duties
