Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar addresses the Defence and Martyrs' Day ceremony at the Pakistan Monument in Islamabad on 6 September 2023. The interim premier's tribute came in commemoration of the Defence and Martyrs' Day marking September 6, 1965, which, he said, is remembered as the day of vigour, bravery, courage and resilience. The Defence and Martyrs Day is observed in remembrance of and tribute to the martyrs and veteran soldiers of the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965, renewing the commitment of the defence forces to protect the nation against all threats. Armed forces pay tribute to martyrsMeanwhile, the chairman joint chiefs of staff committee, services chiefs and the armed forces of the country also paid rich tribute to the martyrs, their families and war veterans on the occasion. The country's armed forces, the ISPR mentioned, remain committed to ensuring the defence of the motherland against all internal and external threats.

Source: The Nation September 06, 2023 21:16 UTC