LAHORE – Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz paid her respects at the Martyrs’ memorial and laid wreaths to observe Defence and Martyrs Day on Friday (today).
CM Maryam Nawaz visited the Martyrs’ memorial in Lahore Cantonment.
She also paid her respects, laid wreaths and offered prayers at the memorial.
A smartly dressed contingent of the Pakistan Army also presented a salute on the occasion.
Defence and Martyrs Day
Defence and Martyrs Day is being observed today to pay tribute to martyrs and Ghazis and reaffirm commitment to defend the motherland against all threats.
It was on this day in 1965 the Indian forces crossed international border in the darkness of night to attack Pakistan but the nation foiled nefarious designs of the enemy.
The day dawned with 31 gun salute at the Federal Capital and 21 gun salute at provincial capitals.
Special prayers were offered in mosques after Fajar prayer for the progress and prosperity of the country and independence of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
Fateha and Quran Khawani will also be held for the martyrs.
