Rawalpindi: A special ceremony in connection with Defence and Martyrs Day will be held at GHQ, Rawalpindi tonight to pay tributes to the martyrs and their families.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will be chief guest on the occasion. Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir, top civil and military leadership and other dignitaries will attend the ceremony.
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.
Radio Pakistan is broadcasting special programs to pay tribute to Shuhada and Ghazis events of 1965 war.
