Our Correspondent Mirpur
Azad Jammu Kashmir to commemorate Defence Day of Pakistan on Monday September 6 with renewal of pledge to be alert and vigilant every moment shoulder to shoulder to the valiant armed forces to defend ideological and geographical frontiers of the motherland.
It was on this day in 1965 when the Indian forces cowardly attempted to cross the international border in the darkness of night to attack Pakistan but the valiant armed forces and the nation frustrated the nefarious attempt of enemy with full vigor.
In AJK the day will dawn with special prayers, at Fajr in the mosques for the stability, defense, progress and prosperity of Pakistan and for the early success of the Kashmir freedom movement, official sources told on Friday.
Fateha and Quran Khawani would also be held for the upholding of the status of the martyrs.
All arrangements are being finalized to observe Defense Day of Pakistan with great enthusiasm, devotion and pledged to render every kind of sacrifices for the stability, solidarity and prosperity, sources said.
Special ceremonies to observe the day will be held at various places in AJK including Mirpur, Havaili, Muzaffarabaad, Bagh, Rawalakot, Palandri, Kotli, Bhimbher, Hattiyan and Neelam valley to pay glorious tributes to the martyrs of the 1965 Indo-Pak war besides other military.
