Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Pervez Khattak said in his message on Defense Day that the Defense of Pakistan Day calls upon the whole nation to renew the spirit of loyalty and service to Pakistan following the footprints of the armed forces, and pay tribute to valiant sons of the soil who embraced martyrdom while safeguarding the frontiers of our motherland.
The chief minister said that on September 6, 1965, the armed forces of Pakistan thwarted the nefarious attempts of the enemy and safeguarded the frontiers as well as sovereignty and integrity of the country. The courage and heroism they demonstrated to defeat the evil designs of a numerically larger enemy is second to none in the history of the nations, he added.
Recalling the jubilant triumph of the armed forces whose brave soldiers laid down their precious lives for the dear homeland during the 1965 war, Pervez Khattak said that celebrating this day helps us in reinvigorating the spirit of patriotism. He said that Pakistan is confronting multiple security challenges in the shape of extremism, terrorism, and external aggression. The entire nation is once again standing by Pakistan’s armed forces to thwart the nefarious designs of evil elements in the society against the integrity and prosperity of Pakistan. He said that our brave and courageous soldiers are our greatest asset as they are not only sacrificing their precious lives on the battlefields but also undertaking the responsibility of working as a cohesive force in every challenging situation, whether it is calamity of horrifying earthquakes or devastating floods. He said that the resolve and sacrifices of our armed forces is a great source of inspiration for the whole nation.
