Sept 06 , 2015
NewsNation celebrates 50th Defence Day today
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani nation was celebrating the 50th Defence Day today (Sunday) with national zeal and fervour to pay homage to the martyrs who rendered supreme sacrifices in defence of the motherland.
On 6th September 1965, Pakistan's valiant armed forces and the entire nation stood united to foil the nefarious designs of the enemy who had dared cast an evil eye on the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the country.
The day dawned with a 31-gun salute in the federal capital, a 21-gun salute in provincial capitals, and special prayers in mosques for the progress and prosperity of the nation.
Tributes were paid to the martyrs of the 1965 war by observing a one-minute silence at 9:29am. The aim of observing silence was to convey a message of unity in defending the motherland. This was followed by the airing of the national anthem by all broadcasting networks at 9:30am.
Fighter jets of Pakistan Air Force presented a splendid fly-past at a ceremony held at the Air Headquarters in Islamabad, with President Mamnoon Hussain as the chief guest.
JF-17 thunder fighter jets, F-16s, Mirage, Super Mashak and Sherdils presented aerobatic maneuvers amid cheers and clapping of spectators. Helicopters of the Pakistan Army Aviation also participated in the fly-past. Personnel of Special Services Groups (SSG) displayed a breathtaking show of para-trooping while carrying the national flags.
Numerous functions are being held across the country to mark the Golden Jubilee of the Defence Day. The civil society was also actively taking part in these programmes to highlight the strong commitment of the nation and the armed forces to defend the motherland in the face of aggression by India.
The main functions of the day were held at the General Headquarters Rawalpindi and Convention Centre in Islamabad to pay tribute to the martyrs of Pakistan.
Defence Day of Pakistan was also being celebrated in Gilgit-Baltistan with traditional zeal and fervor. In Gilgit, the main function was held at the Corps Headquarters Force Command Northern Areas.
The 50th Defence Day of Pakistan is also being celebrated in Azad Jammu and Kashmir today with enthusiasm and fervor. In Muzaffarabad, the main function to pay homage to martyrs was held at the Neelum Stadium.
Courtesy www.thenews.com.pk