ISLAMABAD: Commemorating Defence Day and Martyrs Day on Wednesday, Interim Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir and President Dr Arif Alvi paid tribute to valiant soldiers of the armed forces. In his message on the occasion, PM Kakar said that the entire nation stands with Pakistan’s armed forces to defeat those with “evil designs” against Pakistan’s integrity and prosperity. In a similar statement made on X, President Alvi also honoured the sacrifices of the armed forces. “On this day, 58 years ago, our armed forces and the entire Pakistani nation displayed extraordinary courage and indomitable spirit, and thwarted the evil designs of the enemy. “Pakistan Army occupies a prominent position in the world due to its discipline and high professional standards.


Source:   The Nation
September 06, 2023 16:28 UTC