ISLAMABAD: Pakistanis are observing Defence Day with eagerness and excitement on Friday in order to pay tribute to the martyrs and victorious soldier who furnished supreme sacrifice in defence of the country.
Ceremonies of laying floral chaplets and recitation are being offered at the graves of soldiers who got the highest gallantry award, Nishan-e-Haider while the Pakistan’s top political and military leadership would attend the events in different parts of the country.
The flag of Hilal-e-Istiqlal hoisted in the cities of Lahore, Sargodha and Sialkot where citizens alongside Armed Forces braved enemy’s aggression with valiance and honour and caused enemy an ignominious defeat.
The state television and all private channels are broadcasting special programmes related to the significance of the Day while the ISPR’s special show provided the theme “Defending together as a Nation”, which will be telecasted on Pakistan Television and also at all private TV Channels at different times.
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