Pakistan on Thursday celebrated its 53rd Defence and Martyrs Day.
Special events to pay homage to the martyrs were also held at all district headquarters, with families of martyrs participating in them to commemorate their sacrifices.
Wreath laying ceremonies were also held at the mausoleums of the recipients of Nishan-e-Haider and attended by senior officials of the respective areas across the country.
After fajr, special prayers were offered in mosques for the country’s progress and prosperity. Fateha and Quran Khawani events for the martyrs were also held later in the day.
On this day, 53 years ago, Indian forces had crossed the international border in the darkness of night to attack Pakistan, but the nation foiled the nefarious designs of the enemy.
KARACHI: A contingent of mounted Pakistan Army personnel participates in the passing out parade held in Malir Cantonment. Photo: Online
BANNU: A battle tank of Pakistan Army participates in a ceremony held in Bannu Cantonment. Photo: Online
KARACHI: Pakistani Navy personnel demonstrate their skills at Sea View Beach in Karachi. Photo: INP
PESHAWAR: Pakistan Army soldiers fire guns during Defence Day ceremony at Colonel Sher Khan Shaheed Stadium. Photo: INP
KARACHI: Students perform a traditional Balochi dance during a passing out parade held in Malir Cantonment. Photo: Online
KARACHI: A smartly turned out contingent of Pakistan Air Force presents a ceremonial guard of honour during the change of guards ceremony at Mazar-e-Quaid. Photo: Online
KARACHI: Students perform a traditional Gilgit-Baltistan dance during a passing out parade held in Malir Cantonment. Photo: Online
KARACHI: A Pakistan Army personnel takes part in a demonstration during the passing out parade held in Malir Cantonment. Photo: Online
KARACHI: Pakistani Navy personnel demonstrate their skills at Sea View Beach in Karachi. Photo: INP
RAWALPINDI: People look at the fighter jets of Pakistan Air Force displayed at Nur Khan Airbase. Photo: Online
PESHAWAR: Pakistani soldiers perform a motorbike stunt during a Defence Day ceremony. Photo: INP
CHITRAL: Students present a tableau during Defence Day ceremony at Chitral Scouts Ground. Photo: INP
PESHAWAR: The Christian community holds a rally in favour of Pakistan Army at saint Jan S Cathedral Church in the cantonment area. Photo: INP
KARACHI: Pakistani Navy personnel demonstrate their skills at Sea View Beach in Karachi. Photo: INP
