RAWALPINDI: The military leadership and the armed forces have paid rich tribute to martyrs and war veterans on the 58th Defence and Martyrs’ Day being observed today.
The Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), Chief of Army Staff (COAS) , Services Chiefs and Armed Forces of the country paid tribute to the martyrs, their families and war veterans.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the country’s military leadership in its message said that on 6th September 1965, it was yet again displayed that a smaller but righteous force overcame a numerically larger enemy with professionalism, determination and faith.
“Indeed this day and associated heroics and sacrifices continue to inspire our generations. The day exudes the spirit of unity and sacrifice in the defence of our motherland,” the ISPR said.
“We owe our freedom & peace to the unprecedented sacrifices of our martyrs and veterans. Pakistan Armed Forces remain committed to ensuring the defence of the motherland against all internal and external threats.”
“Hostile efforts to spoil the hard-earned peace will be met with the full might of the Armed Forces, backed with the support and resolve of the people of Pakistan,” it added.
Defence and Martyrs Day is being observed to pay tribute to the martyrs of 1965 war with a renewed commitment to defend the motherland against all threats.
It was on this day in 1965 that the Indian forces crossed the international border to attack Pakistan, but the valiant armed forces, backed by the entire nation, foiled the nefarious designs of the enemy.
The day dawned with a 31-gun salute at the federal capital and 21-gun salute at provincial capitals. Special prayers were offered after Fajr prayers in mosques for the progress and prosperity of the country and independence of Indian-illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
