RAWALPINDI – The Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, Services Chiefs, and the Pakistan Armed Forces have highlighted the triumphant legacy of the 1965 War.
In their messages on Defence and Martyrs Day, they paid a rich tribute to the valor, sacrifice, and heroism of gallant soldiers who valiantly defended the motherland against formidable odds.
The statement said Pakistan Armed Forces reaffirm their unwavering commitment to defend the country against all threats and challenges.
They said armed forces along with law enforcement agencies stand ready to defend homeland with unwavering dedication and unrelenting passion, upholding the spirit of September 1965.
Defence and Martyrs Day is being observed today, September 6, to pay tribute to martyrs and Ghazis with a renewed pledge to safeguard its geographical and ideological boundaries in every situation and at all cost.
It was on this day in 1965 the Indian forces crossed international border in the darkness of night to attack Pakistan but the nation foiled nefarious designs of the enemy.
A number of activities will be held across the country, reaffirming the nation’s resolve not to let anyone cast an evil eye at the homeland, achieved on August 14, 1947 after great sacrifices rendered by Muslims of the sub-continent.
The day was dawn with special prayers in the mosques for the well-being and prosperity of the country, besides 31-gun salute at the federal capital and 21-gun salute at provincial capitals.
