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Defense Day Celebration, Karachi |
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September 6 is celebrated as the defense day to pay respect to the army of Pakistan who fought valiantly to protect Pakistan in 1965 from the attack by Indian army.
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History of Defense Day :
The Pakistani armies protected Lahore from the attack of Indian armies . The Pakistani air force played a major role for in preventing the Indian army from entering Lahore . The war ended because of the intervention of United Nations Security Council . Pakistan did not fare well in the war but the army by virtue of their indomitable will power and strategic manipulations defended Lahore and forced the Indian army to retreat . The chivalrous act by Pakistan's army has been a source of inspiration for the army . The day when many of the soldiers of Pakistan became martyrs while fighting for their country is regarded as an important day in Pakistan . Pakistan celebrates 6th September as Defense Day . The army and the entire nation salute the soldiers of Pakistan who are there at the borders defending their country . Defense Day also infuses the zeal and gusto of patriotism in the soldiers and the citizens of Pakistan . The defense day in Pakistan is a National Holiday and it epitomizes the patriotic fervor of the soldiers .
Celebration of Defense Day in Karachi , Pakistan :
The Prime Minister of Pakistan gives a speech on the Defense Day upholding the monumental sacrifice , unity and the valor showed by the army of Pakistan . The entire nation prayed in mosques for strengthening the defense of Pakistan and safeguarding Pakistan . Many common people and the defense personnels visit the grave of the martyrs and pay homage to them by giving flowers .A fair is organized by the military of Karachi where the arms and ammunitions are displayed signifying the strength of the country . . The Pakistan Television(P TV) and the radio service of Pakistan broadcast patriotic programs upholding the importance of army . Various plays and films are shown which highlight the patriotic fervor and the importance of the army . The defense day in Pakistan reinforces the bond of unity coupled with immense love and devotion among the soldiers and the citizens of Pakistan . The Defense Day is instrumental in providing inspiration for the young generation to join the defense force of Pakistan .
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