ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is observing its 58th ‘Defense Day’ today with solemnity amid devastating floods that have affected 33 million people across the country.
The nation is paying tribute to the martyrs and Ghazis and reaffirm its commitment to defend the motherland against all threats.
It was on this day in 1965 that the Indian forces crossed international border in the darkness of night to attack Pakistan, but the nation foiled nefarious designs of the enemy.
President Dr Arif Alvi said the Defense and Martyrs Day of Pakistan reminded of the unprecedented courage and matchless velour displayed by the jawans and officers of our Armed Forces who have support and backing of the entire nation.
In a message on the occasion of Defense and Martyrs Day on September 6, 2022, he said, “On this day, 57 years ago, we thwarted the evil design of the enemy and defeated it on all fronts. In that testing time, not only the Armed Forces of Pakistan fought fearlessly on ground, in air and in waters, but each and every citizen came out to defend and safeguard the motherland. 6th September, therefore, stands out in history as symbol of unwavering national resolve, absolute patriotism, profound professionalism and supreme sacrifice.”
In his message, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif said that it is a matter of great pride that the valiant armed forces and the brave Pakistani nation have carried forward the proud legacy of the 1965 war by successfully defeating the monsters of terrorism and extremism in their two-decade-old struggle.
“Hats off also to the heroes and ghazis, the men and women in uniform, the personnel of police and other law enforcement and intelligence agencies, who are vigilantly safeguarding the frontiers of the motherland from the external and internal threats in harsh weathers and hostile environments,” the prime minister said in a message on “Defense and Martyrs Day of Pakistan” being observed on Tuesday.
It should be noted that the focal ceremony to commemorate Defense and Martyrs Day was postponed showing solidarity with the flood-hit people, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.
“In solidarity with the flood-affected people of Pakistan, central ceremony at GHQ to commemorate Defense & Martyrs Day on 6 September has been postponed,” the statement had said.
