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Defence Day: Change of guard at Quaid-e-Azam, Allama Iqbal mausoleums
KARACHI: While observing Defence Day numerous functions are being held all across the country, the day began with the graceful change of guard ceremonies held at the mausoleums of the Quaid-e-Azam in Karachi and Allama Iqbal in Lahore on Friday, Geo News reported.
A smartly turned out contingent of Risalpur PAF Academy took over the duty of guards at the mausoleum of Quaid-e-Azam in Karachi. Air Vice Marshall Rashid Kamal inspected the parade and laid wreath on the Mazar and offered ‘Fateha’.
In Lahore, Punjab Rangers assumed the duty of guards at the Mazar-e-Iqbal. Pak Army’s General Officer Commanding Major General Shahid Beg Mirza and Baloch Regiment’s Brigadier Najeeb Aamir Malik laid wreaths on the Mazar-e-Iqbal and offered ‘Fateha’.
A ceremony was also held at the Lahore Ranger Headquarters in which Deputy Director General Punjab Rangers Brigadier Mohammad Jamil laid wreaths on the monument of the martyrs.
Courtesy www.geo.tv