Islamabad – The nation observes its 60th Defence Day today to honor the courage and sacrifices of the heroes of the 1965 war against India. Special prayers are being offered in mosques for the country’s prosperity and for the freedom of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. Fateha and Quran Khawani are also being held to pay homage to martyrs, while traditional change of guards’ ceremonies are taking place at Quaid’s mausoleum in Karachi and Allama Iqbal’s Mazar in Lahore.
It was on the night of September 6, 1965, that Indian forces crossed the international border, but Pakistan’s armed forces, supported by a united nation, decisively thwarted the aggression. The day symbolizes valor, unity, and the indomitable spirit of the Pakistani people, who stood firm against overwhelming odds to defend their homeland.
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Sixty years on, Defence Day remains a solemn reminder of resilience and sacrifice. It is not only a commemoration of past victories but also a reaffirmation of the nation’s resolve to safeguard its sovereignty and stand united in the face of adversity.
