RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa said that nation owes freedom and peace to unprecedented sacrifices of martyrs to keep country's flag high.

On occasion of Defense Day, Army Chief said that September 6 symbolises unwavering resolve of Pakistan Armed Forces backed by great nation to defend motherland against all odds. Nation salutes our heroes, he added.

It merits mention that nation is celebrating its 58th Defense and Martyrs Day to remember courageous war which incurred a shameful defeat to a six times bigger enemy India.

Defense and Martyrs Day is celebrated every year on September 6 to revitalise national spirit, remember and eulogise sacrifices of martyrs, who spilled their blood for security of sacred motherland and marked an exemplary history of patriotism. Special prayers were offered after Fajr prayers in masajid for progress and prosperity of country. Fateha and Quran Khawani were also held for martyrs. 

Published in The Daily National Courier, September, 07 2022

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