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Defence Day: Pakistan’s cricket fraternity pays tribute to ghazis of 1965 war

Defence Day cricket fraternity

Pakistan is celebrating Defence Day with a renewed promise to protect and safeguard the motherland’s geographical and ideological boundaries at every cost.

Defence Day, an event marked to pay tributes to the ghazis and reaffirms commitment to defend the motherland against all threats.

However, Pakistani cricketers also join in remembering the day to pay tribute to martyrs of the 1965 war.

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi, current women’s team captain Bismah Maroof, and many others posted messages on social media handles.

https://twitter.com/SAfridiOfficial/status/1302450126083035136

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Pakistan Defence Day: Munir Akram pays tribute to martyrs of motherland

Munir Akram

Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Munir Akram on account of Pakistan’s Defence Day has said as an active and progressive member of the international community, Pakistan will always support efforts to achieve peace, stability and socio-economic progress. He said we honor the sacrifice of our sons and daughters who laid down their lives defending … Read more

Sarfarosh: A tribute to frontline warriors, COVID-19 martyrs by NCOC

Sarfarosh by NCOC

The nation has paid tribute to its frontline warriors this Defence Day, September 6, 2020 by a video song ‘Sarfarosh‘. To mark the day, NCOC released a video titled Sarfarosh, highlighting Pakistan’s response to the Coronavirus pandemic. Defence Day, an event marked to pay tributes to the ghazis and reaffirms commitment to defend the motherland against … Read more

Defence Day: President expresses resolve for never compromising on sovereignty

President Arif Alvi coronavirus

President of Pakistan Dr Arif Alvi in his special message on account of Defence Day has expressed the resolve for never compromising on the sovereignty and security of the country and any kind of misadventure by the enemy will be dealt with severely. President Dr Arif Alvi said we have successfully defeated terrorism and extremism … Read more

Defence Day is being celebrated across the nation with full enthusiasm

Defence Day 2020

Pakistan is celebrating Defence Day with a renewed promise to protect and safeguard the motherland’s geographical and ideological boundaries at every cost.

Defence Day is marked to pay tributes to the martyrs and ghazis and reaffirms commitment to defend the motherland against all threats.

The day dawned with 31 gun salute at the federal capital and 21 gun salute at provincial capitals. Special prayers were offered after Fajr in mosques for the progress and prosperity of the country and independence of occupied Kashmir from the cruel clutches of India.

At the mausoleum of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah (Karachi), change of guards ceremony was held. A contingent of Pakistan Air Force cadets assumed responsibility of guards.

Change of guards ceremony

Defence Day Mazar e Quaid

Defence Day Mazar e Quaid

Moreover, A special event was also held at the Lahore Rangers Headquarters. In Rawalpindi, Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa laid a wreath at the Martyrs’ Monument at GHQ.

Fateha and Quran Khawani are also being held for the martyrs.

A special ceremony will be held at Aiwan-e-Sadr during which President Dr. Arif Alvi will confer military awards upon the officers and soldiers of the armed forces in recognition of their meritorious services to the nation.

The day’s activities also include visiting the families of martyrs as well as monuments built in their memory.

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Defence Day: ISPR releases new song to honor Pakistan’s heroes

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Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of Pakistan Army, has released a new song ahead of Pakistan’s Defence Day to commemorate the services of those who sacrificed their lives to shield the country.

The blurb was shared on the official Twitter handle of DG ISPR Major General Babar Iftikhar who paid accolades to the heroes of the country.

The song by ISPR titles ‘Har Ghari Tayyar Kamran’ is a remake of an old patriotic song of the 80’s by the same name. Pakistan’s top melody voices; Ali Hamza, Ali Azmat, Ali Noor & Asim Azhar have collaborated for the Defence Day 2020.

They pay tribute to the services rendered by our armed forces and its operational readiness.

Song by ISPR – ‘Har Ghari Tayyar Kamran’

6th of September is celebrated each year as the Defence Day of Pakistan. It was on this day in 1965, that India launched its forces and attacked Pakistan across the international border without a warning.

Sarfarosh – is a short video package that pays tribute to our doctors, healthcare workers, LEAs, and civil administration on Defence and Martyrs’ Day 2020.

 

 

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