Islamabad, September 06, 2023 (PPI-OT): President Dr Arif Alvi paying rich tribute to the martyrs and Ghazis of Pakistan armed forces has said the 1965 War stood out in the history as a symbol of unwavering national resolve, preparedness, professionalism, patriotism and sacrifice.
According to Kashmir Media Service, the President in his message on the Defence and Martyrs Day, today, said the sons of soil fearlessly fought against the enemy and wrote a shining chapter in history. He said, “We observe 6th of September as Defence and Martyrs Day to pay tribute to our martyrs and their families who sacrificed their lives for the motherland. On this day, 58 years ago, our Armed Forces and the entire Pakistani nation displayed extraordinary courage and indomitable spirit, and thwarted the evil designs of the enemy.”
The President saluted the martyrs who laid down their lives for the homeland, and also honoured their families for setting examples of sacrificing their loved ones for country’s defence. “Our Ghazis deserve respect for giving a tit-for-tat response to enemy’s attacks on Lahore, Sialkot and other sectors. Our soldiers and the nation fought with passion in 1965 and they continue to display the same courage, commitment and professional excellence in all testing times.”
The President reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to peace and its policy of peaceful coexistence. “We are aware of our national as well as international obligations and are playing our part towards world peace under the banner of the United Nations. Our own region is awaiting the resolution of the longstanding Jammu and Kashmir dispute, which needs international community’s immediate attention,” he added. He highlighted that this dispute had to be resolved as per the UN Security Council resolutions for ensuring peace, security, and development in the region.
Dr Alvi also recalled the sacrifices of Kashmiri people, women and children, which they had rendered during the decades-long struggle for their right to self-determination. Pakistan will continue to extend its moral and diplomatic support to the Kashmiri people’s just struggle for their right to choose their own destiny, he remarked. He said this day also called for keeping always first the sovereignty of state and integrity and honour of the motherland.
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