Celebrating Defence Day today

The nation is celebrating Defence Day today (Wednesday) with traditional spirit, zeal and solemnity to pay homage to the brave sons of the soil, who rendered supreme sacrifices in the defence of motherland during war of September 1965.

The day started with special Dua after Fajr prayers in all the mosques for well being and prosperity of the country. Defence Day messages from the services chief will be read out in all the unit darbars and formation headquarters.

Hilal-e-Istaqlal will be hoisted in Sialkot, Sargodha and Lahore, the cities directly targeted by the enemy. Wreath laying ceremonies will be held at the mazars and monuments of recipients of Nishan-e-Haider, the highest gallantry award of Pakistan.

All television channels have organized special transmission on the eve of Defence Day and the newspapers will bring out special supplements to commemorate the day in a befitting manner. Fauji Melas will be held at all the major garrisons of the country.