Dunya News - Nation observes Defence Day today
- 10 years ago
The Defence Day of Pakistan is being observed today (Saturday) with renewed pledge and commitment for the defence of the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Pakistan.
The day dawned with special prayers for the sovereignty solidarity and integrity of the country. Special prayers would be offered for the eternal peace of the martyred army personnel. Special ceremonies are being held at all units and formation of the Pakistan Armed Forces.
Earlier today, an impressive change of guards’ ceremony was held at mausoleum of founder of the national Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah in Karachi. Smartly turned out contingents of PAF Risalpur Academy cadets took charge of guard of the mausoleum. Air Vice Marshal Asim Zaheer was the chief guest on the occasion.
He inspected guard of honour and laid floral wreath on Mazar of the founder of the nation and Fateha was offered for his departed soul.
Separately, a ceremony was held at Allama Iqbal’s mausoleum in Lahore in connection with the Defence Day.
The Garrison Commander, Major General Amir Abbasi laid floral wreath at the mausoleum on behalf of the Pakistan Army to pay homage to the poet philosopher Allama Iqbal who conceived the idea of a separate homeland Pakistan for the Muslims of sub-continent.
Meanwhile, a ceremony was also held at the grave of Major Shabbir Sharif Shaheed in Lahore.
General Officer Commanding, Major General Fida Hussain laid a floral wreath at the grave to pay homage to Major Shabbir Sharif Shaheed who sacrificed his life for safeguarding the homeland during the Indo-Pak war.
The day dawned with special prayers for the sovereignty solidarity and integrity of the country. Special prayers would be offered for the eternal peace of the martyred army personnel. Special ceremonies are being held at all units and formation of the Pakistan Armed Forces.
Earlier today, an impressive change of guards’ ceremony was held at mausoleum of founder of the national Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah in Karachi. Smartly turned out contingents of PAF Risalpur Academy cadets took charge of guard of the mausoleum. Air Vice Marshal Asim Zaheer was the chief guest on the occasion.
He inspected guard of honour and laid floral wreath on Mazar of the founder of the nation and Fateha was offered for his departed soul.
Separately, a ceremony was held at Allama Iqbal’s mausoleum in Lahore in connection with the Defence Day.
The Garrison Commander, Major General Amir Abbasi laid floral wreath at the mausoleum on behalf of the Pakistan Army to pay homage to the poet philosopher Allama Iqbal who conceived the idea of a separate homeland Pakistan for the Muslims of sub-continent.
Meanwhile, a ceremony was also held at the grave of Major Shabbir Sharif Shaheed in Lahore.
General Officer Commanding, Major General Fida Hussain laid a floral wreath at the grave to pay homage to Major Shabbir Sharif Shaheed who sacrificed his life for safeguarding the homeland during the Indo-Pak war.