The citizens across provincial metropolis marked Defence Day on Sunday with special events Iqbal’s Mausoleum.
The day began with a 31-gun salute in Islamabad and 21-gun salutes in the provincial capitals.
A special event was also held at Allama Iqbal’s mausoleum, where an elegant change of guard’s ceremony was organized and a contingent of the Punjab Rangers took over guard duties.
Director General Rangers Aamir Majeed was the chief guest on the occasion. He laid floral wreath, offered Fateha at the tomb and recorded his views in the visitor’s book.