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The entire nation alongwith Armed Forces celebrates the Defence Day of Pakistan
The entire nation alongwith Armed Forces celebrated the Defence Day of Pakistan with renewed pledge to defend the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Pakistan, at all cost.
Defence Day of Pakistan dawned with prayers in Army Units, Naval Establishments and Air Forces Bases for the progress and prosperity of the country. Special Dua was offered for the eternal peace of the Shuhadas, who laid down their lives in defence of the country. The special messages of the Services Chiefs were read out to the troops of Army, Navy and Air Force.
The Hilal-e-Istaqlal was hoisted at Lahore, Sargodha and Sialkot in recognition of the will, courage and perseverance of the people of these cities, who bore the main brunt of the enemy aggression in the 1965 war. Newspapers arranged special supplements highlighting the importance of the day.
Wreath Laying ceremonies were held at the Graves and Monuments of the recipients of the Nishan-e-Haider, the countrys, highest gallantry award. A large number of people belonging to various walks of life attended the ceremonies to pay homage to the brave sons of soil who demonstrated indomitable courage and valour in defence of the motherland.
Brigadier Iftikhar Ayub Khan, Station Commander Jhelum laid a floral wreath and offered fateha at the grave of Captain Muhammad Sarwar Shaheed, the first recipient of the coveted Nishan-e-Haider who embraced Shahadat at Tilpatri (Azad Kashmir) in 1948.
Brigadier Manzoor Ahmed, Station Commander laid a floral wreath and offered fateha at the Grave of Major Tufail Muhammad Shaheed, at Tufailabad in Tehsil Arifwala. Major Tufail Muhammad embraced Shahadat at Lakshmi Bridge in East Pakistan in 1958.
Major General Nasser Khan Janjua, General Officer Commanding laid a floral wreath at the Grave of Major Aziz Bhatti, Shaheed, in Ladian near Gujrat and offered fateha. Major Raja Aziz Bhatti Shaheed embraced Shahdat in 1965 at Burki, Lahore.
Major General Khadim Hussain, General Officer Commanding laid a floral wreath and offered fateha at the monument of Major Muhammad Akram Shaheed at Jhelum. Major Muhammad Akram embraced Shahdat at District Hilli in East Pakistan.
Major General Raza Muhammad, General Officer Commanding, laid a floral wreath and offered fateha at the Grave of Major Shabbir Sharif Shaheed at Lahore. Major Shabbir Shareef Shaheed embraced Shahadat while defending the motherland in 1971.
At Mehfoozabad, old Pind Malkan, Brigadier Imtiaz Wayne, Commandant Punjab Regimental Centre, laid a floral wreath at the Grave of Lance Naik Muhammad Mehfooz Shaheed and offered fateha. Lance Naik Muhammad Mehfooz embraced Shahadat while defending the motherland at Atari, Wagha border in 1971.
Brigadier Khalid Mehmood Ch, Local Formation Commander, laid a floral wreath at the Grave of Sawar Muhammad Hussain Shaheed at Dhoke Muhammad Hussain near Gujar Khan and offered fateha. Sawar Muhammad Hussain Shaheed embraced Shahadat while defending the motherland at Zafarwal Sector in 1971.
In a similar ceremony Brigadier Syed Hussain Abbas Shah, Local Formation Commander, laid a floral wreath at the Grave of Captain Karnal Sher Khan Shaheed and offered fateha. Captain Karnal Sher Khan embraced Shahadat while defending the motherland at Gultari Sector on the Line of Control in 1999.
Major General Muzammil Hussain, Force Commander Northern Area (FCNA), laid floral wreath and offered fateha at the Grave of Havildar Lalak Jan Shaheed, Havildar Lalak Jan Shaheed embraced Shahadat while defending the motherland on Line of Control in 1999.
A floral wreath ceremony was held at Nikal Sector to pay homage to Naik Saif Ali Shaheed, Hilal-e-Kashmir (equivalent to Nishan-e-Haider). Brigadier Khizer Sultan Raja, Local Formation Commander, laid a floral wreath and offered fateha.
A floral wreath ceremony was held at Azad Kashmir Regimental Center. Brigadier Syed Shahid Ali, Commandant Azad Kashmir Regimental Centre, laid a floral wreath and offered fateha at Yadgar-e-Shuhada.
The contingents of the respective Regimental Centers and Units of the Shuhada presented the salute as a mark of tribute for the epic action of their great warrior.
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Brigadier Iftikhar Ayub Khan, Station Commander Jhelum presenting salute after laying a floral wreath
at the Grave of Captain Muhammad Sarwar Shaheed, on Sunday. (6-9-2009)- Photo ISPR
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Major General Khadim Hussain, General Officer Commanding, offering fateha after laying a floral wreath
at the Grave of Major Muhammad Akram Shaheed on Sunday. (6-9-2009) Photo ISPR
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Major General Raza Muhammad, General Officer Commanding, offering fateha after laying a floral wreath
at the Grave of Major Shabbir Sharif Shaheed on Sunday. (6-9-2009) Photo ISPR
Major General Muzammil Hussain, Force Commander Northern Area (FCNA), offering fateha after laying
a floral wreath at the Grave of Havildar Lalak Jan Shaheed on Sunday. (6-9-2009) Photo ISPR
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Brigadier Imtiaz Ahmed Wyne, Commandant Punjab Regimental Centre, offering fateha after laying a
floral wreath at the Grave of Lance Naik Muhammad Mehfooz Shaheed on Sunday. (6-9-2009) Photo ISPR
Brigadier Khalid Mehmood Ch, Local Formation Commander, presenting salute after laying a floral wreath
at the Grave of Sawar Muhammad Hussain Shaheed on Sunday. (6-9-2009) Photo ISPR
Brigadier Khizer Sultan Raja, Local Formation Commander, offering fateha after laying a floral wreath
at the Grave of Naik Saif Ali Shaheed on Sunday. (6-9-2009) Photo ISPR
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Major General Nasser Khan Janjua, General Officer Commanding presenting salute after laying a
floral wreath at the Grave of Major Aziz Bhatti, Shaheed on Sunday. (6-9-2009) - Photo ISPR