Lahore, Punjab’s caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi has paid a solemn tribute to the heroes of Pakistan’s 1965 war on Defense Day, citing the date as an indelible mark of the country’s defense history. He extolled the Pakistan Army’s valiant defense against an attack intended to seize Lahore, asserting the nation’s determination and honoring the sacrifices of its martyrs.

According to Chief Minister of Punjab Press Releases, Naqvi lauded the brave soldiers and citizens, including those from Occupied Kashmir, for their courage and the sacrifices made in the name of national security. He further stressed the importance of continuing to uphold the spirit of sacrifice for the nation’s defense and unity.

In a related development, the caretaker Chief Minister inspected progress on the Centrepoint to Walton Road CBD “Punjab Quaid District Project”, including the Center Point Underpass Project. Naqvi was briefed on the installation of innovative soft lighting within the underpass, a pioneering enhancement for Lahore’s infrastructure. He also reviewed the Walton Overhead Bridge Project’s status, where completion of earthwork and road asphalting by September 15 was noted.

The source, the Chief Minister of Punjab Press Releases, Islamic Republic of Pakistan, detailed Naqvi’s directives for the rapid completion of the Walton Overhead Bridge Project and improvements to the drainage systems on Center Point to Walton Road. The Chief Minister’s oversight of these projects indicates a concerted effort to modernize Lahore’s infrastructure and reduce transit times for the public.