Today Pakistan is celebrating Defense Day as Kashmir Solidarity Day with national patriotism and enthusiasm. Special tributes will be paid to the martyrs of 1965 war and their sacrifices for motherland with airing national anthem by all broadcasting networks. The civil society will actively take part in the programs to highlight strong pledge of the nation and armed forces to protect the country. Every year on 6th September we are reminded of those moments when the cunning enemy waged surprise war on Pakistan by attacking its international borders. The enemy thought it would probably succeed in her designs however Pakistan’s brave Armed Forces and determined nation foiled enemy’s nefarious designs. The way Pakistan Army defended the country will always be remembered in the history of warfare. Today, while celebrating Pakistan’s defense day we pay tribute to the martyrs and veterans who fought the enemy with courage and bravery in defense of their country. The examples of bravery set on 6th September 1965 are a source of inspiration for our Armed Forces, even today. Every officer and soldier is ever ready, devoted, determined and well prepared to defend the motherland. Love for the country is a natural passion. Every child of the country is imbued with this passion. Whole nation is determined to stand before the enemy like a formidable wall whenever the country faces any test. Pakistan Armed Forces are ranked among the best militaries of the world. The nation has devoted the best of the youth for Armed Forces so that they could defend the country befittingly. Parents of every young growing son wish him to join the Armed Forces. Pakistani Nation and its Armed Forces are bound together in an inseparable relation which has rendered the national defense impregnable. Pakistan’s Armed Forces, while coming up to the expectations of the nation have imprinted invaluable tales of bravery on land, sea and in the air. Our Armed Forces have given a clear message to the world that they are capable enough to counter Indian threat. Today the nation is united and stands shoulder to shoulder with the Armed Forces in the defense of the motherland. For the defense of Pakistan we are ever ready to fight on every front. For this it is essential that we keep an eye on enemies’ designs, preparations and keep ourselves prepared accordingly. As a country Pakistan is a supporter of peace. Pakistan Armed Forces have displayed commendable services as part of UN peace keeping forces, under the UN flag. Therefore, our desires and efforts for peace are evident, however it doesn’t mean that we can overlook the Kashmiris’ sufferings in Indian Occupied Kashmir (IOK) at the hands of brutal Indian forces.
As a country Pakistan is a supporter of peace. Pakistan Armed Forces have displayed commendable services as part of UN peace keeping forces, under the UN flag. Therefore, our desires and efforts for peace are evident.