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ISLAMABAD, (MANEND NEWS): Defence and Martyrs’ Day was
observed on Monday to pay tributes to the martyrs and Ghazis and
reaffirm commitment to defend the motherland against all threats.
It was on this day in 1965 that the Indian forces crossed international
border in the darkness of night to attack Pakistan but the nation foiled
nefarious designs of the enemy. This year’s Defense and Martyrs’ Day
theme was “Our martyrs our pride, salute to all the relatives belonging
to ghazis and Shaheeds.”
Special prayers offered after Fajr in mosques for the progress and
prosperity of the country and independence of Indian Illegally
Occupied Jammu and Kashmir from the cruel clutches of India. Fateha
and Quran Khawani was also held for the martyrs.
The day dawned with 31 gun salute at the Federal Capital and 21 gun
salute at provincial capitals.