Armed forces pay tribute to martyrs on Defence Day

Pakistan's armed forces paid tribute to the country's martyrs on Defence and Martyrs' Day, which marked 61 years since the 1965 war with India. According to The Express Tribune, President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also paid their respects, with the President hailing the martyrs' "timeless stories of courage and patriotism" and the Prime Minister describing September 6 as a "glorious chapter" in the country's history.

The day was observed with a 31-gun salute in Islamabad and a 21-gun salute in provincial capitals, as well as a change of guards at the Quaid's mausoleum in Karachi. Special prayers were offered in mosques for the country's progress and prosperity, and for the independence of Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir, as reported by The Express Tribune.

The military leadership, including Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and Admiral Naveed Ashraf, expressed deep respect for the Ghazis and families of those who sacrificed their lives, and renewed their commitment to serving Pakistan and protecting its people, as reported by Daily Times.

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