Islamabad, 6 September 2024 (TDI): With great patriotic fervor, Pakistan is commemorating Defence and Martyrs Day to pay tribute to its soldiers and martyrs and to reaffirm its commitment to protect the nation against all threats.
A 21-gun salute in provincial capitals and a 31-gun salute in the federal capital hailed the start of the day.
Mosques hosted special prayers for the success and advancement of the nation as well as the liberation of Indian-occupied Jammu & Kashmir.
A unit of the Pakistan Air Force assumed ceremonial guard duty at the mausoleum of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah in Karachi.
This day holds great significance as a result of the 1965 conflict, in which Indian soldiers crossed the international boundary at night in an unexpected assault. The nation of Pakistan was effectively defended by its military forces.
In keeping with Quaid’s values of faith, solidarity, and discipline, the day serves as a remembrance of the strength and unity shown throughout that period.
Important combat took place during the conflict in border areas including Sindh, Sialkot, and Lahore.
September 6 is a significant date in Pakistan’s military and national history as a symbol of the nation’s defense, according to Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir’s special message for Defence Day.
General Asim emphasized that Pakistan’s air force, navy, and army, along with the country, successfully defeated the objectives of a far stronger opponent on this day.
The nation and the military services both take great pride in the cohesion and commitment displayed throughout the 1965 combat.
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President Asif Ali Zardari also honored the sacrifices made by our Ghazis and Shuhada in an address on Defence and Martyrs’ Day.
He underlined the determination of the country to protect its sovereignty and offered support to the Armed Forces in their preparedness to counter any threats.
