Kabul: The Defence and Martyrs Day of Pakistan was commemorated with solemn dignity and national pride at the Pakistan Embassy in Kabul today. The ceremony, presided over by Ubaid-ur-Rehman Nizamani, Ambassador of Pakistan to Afghanistan, brought together embassy officers, staff, and a large number of the Pakistani diaspora residing in Afghanistan.

According to Press Information Department, Ambassador Nizamani paid tribute to the sacrifices and enduring legacy of the martyrs and veterans of Pakistan’s armed forces. He highlighted the unity, faith, and determination demonstrated by Pakistan’s Armed Forces and the nation on September 6, 1965, and during subsequent successful operations, emphasizing the bond between the Armed Forces and the people of Pakistan.

Ambassador Nizamani also discussed Pakistan’s role as the region’s Net Security Provider, emphasizing the country’s commitment to dialogue and diplomacy while maintaining readiness against threats. Messages from President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, and Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Muhamad Ishaq Dar were read out, and a special documentary was screened during the event.