Oct 06 , 2015
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Pakistan martyrs of war on terror honoured in France
APPISLAMABAD – A ceremony jointly organized by the Embassy of Pakistan in Paris and the French Committee of Arc De Triomph honoured those Pakistani martyrs who laid down their lives in the fight against terror.
Pakistani Ambassador to France Ghalib Iqbal performed the ceremony of honouring martyrs by laying a wreath on the Arc. The ceremony marked the end of 50th anniversary of Pakistan Defence Day in France. Arc De Triomph is a French National Monument built in the memory of its martyrs in different wars, said a message received.
A large number of children from French schools, families of Pakistanis living in France, the officers and staff of the embassy and their families and the members of Committee and consisting French war veterans attended the ceremony.
A smartly turned out French military band played to mark the beginning of the ceremony. Earlier, the ambassador and three members of the Committee laid a wreath on the grave of Unknown Soldier to pay homage to French martyrs.
The selection of French national monument to honour Pakistan's martyrs signified the commitment of Pakistan and France to the cause of peace. Recording his impressions in visitors' book, the ambassador wrote that despite being a victim of terror, Pakistan would continue its war against terror with the help and support of friendly countries like France.
Defense Attache of Pakistan in France Air Commodore Fauad Hatmi and other officers of embassy joined the ambassador in paying homage to the martyrs.
Courtesy www.dailytimes.com.pk