{
  "id": 5845318,
  "title": "Defence Day: PM pays tribute to martyrs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/defence-day-pm-pays-tribute-to-martyrs",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-05T21:30:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40438095/defence-day-pm-pays-tribute-to-martyrs"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On September 6, 2026, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif paid a heartfelt tribute to the martyrs and veterans of Pakistan's Armed Forces and their families on the occasion of Defence Day. The prime minister expressed pride in the nation's remarkable resolve, unity, and sacrifices demonstrated during the 1965 war. He highlighted the professionalism and operational preparedness of the Armed Forces that inflicted a significant defeat on the enemy despite numerical superiority. The 1965 war showcased the Pakistan Army, Air Force, and Navy's exceptional valiance and courage, which will be remembered for generations. The prime minister emphasized that today's challenges demand greater national unity and solidarity as Pakistan faces hostile forces with nefarious designs. He stated that the government will continue to strengthen Pakistan's security, sovereignty, and defence while advancing economic development, political stability, and public welfare. The prime minister also highlighted Pakistan's responsibility to promote peace and stability at regional and global levels, particularly in resolving the Kashmir issue in line with UN Security Council Resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people.",
  "summary": "ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif paid heartfelt tribute to the martyrs and veterans of Armed Forces and their families, on behalf of the entire nation, on the occasion of Defence Day. In a message on Defence and Martyrs Day, September 6, 2026, he said, “September 6 is a glorious chapter in our national history, reminding us of the unparalleled resolve, unity and sacrifices…",
  "key_points": [
    "Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif honored Pakistan's martyrs on Defence Day.",
    "He praised 1965 war valiance and the Armed Forces' professionalism.",
    "Sharif stressed unity against threats while advancing national development."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "CDF Munir, services chiefs pay tribute to martyrs, ghazis on Defence Day",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/cdf-munir-services-chiefs-pay-tribute-to-martyrs-ghazis-on-defence-day",
        "published": "2026-09-06T04:06:24.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}