RAWALPINDI: The military leadership has extended heartfelt congratulations to the nation on the 76th Independence Day of Pakistan.
Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Sahir Shamshad Mirza and the chief of armed forces felicitated the nation on the occasion.
A statement released by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) stated that this day reminds us of the vision, fortitude, and countless sacrifices which our ancestors offered to realise our elders and great Quaid’s dream of a free and independent country.
It said that thousands of sons of soil have laid down their lives for defence of the motherland and to preserve the cherished dream of freedom of our forefathers.
“We should pledge on this day that irrespective of the challenges we face today, we will preserve and strengthen the peace, societal harmony and unity among the nation.”
“We will not let inimical forces succeed, which are hellbent to create fissures and division among the armed forces and people of Pakistan.”
The ISPR stated that armed forces, with the support of nation, will always defend the territorial integrity and peace of the motherland and continue to serve the nation as per the aspirations of the people of Pakistan.
