LONDON: Pakistan Excessive Commissioner to the UK Dr Muhammad Faisal has stated that Defence and Martyrs Day calls upon each Pakistani to resume the spirit of loyalty and repair to their beloved nation.
His remarks got here after he paid his respects to Pakistan’s armed forces and martyrs whereas addressing a corridor stuffed with distinguished company at a perform to mark Pakistan’s Defence and Martyrdom Day at a central London resort.
The ceremony was attended by numerous company, together with parliamentarians, diplomats and army attachés from 51 nations.
Faisal praised the martyrs and courageous sons of the nation, and stated that their sacrifices have been a supply of power for the nation to be extra steadfast within the face of challenges.
He emphasised on the necessary function performed by the armed forces in strengthening the defence and safety of Pakistan. He stated, “The world additionally acknowledges the professionalism of our forces in sustaining peace in numerous nations whereas deployed in UN peacekeeping missions.”
The spotlight of the occasion was the chance given to the households of the martyrs who embodied the spirit of sacrifice and the worth of a cohesive, united and tolerant Pakistan.
They have been invited as particular company of honor at this occasion.
The households of the martyrs cherished their noble reminiscences, their bravery and the brave spirit of their heroes.
Brigadier (Retd) Saeed Ismat narrated an eyewitness account of the sixth September 1965 warfare. He shared the spirit of the Pakistani individuals within the 1965 warfare.
The widow of Lt Col Shiraz Shahid (Khyber Company 2011) and brother of Capt Asfandyar Bukhari Shahid (Badabhar 2015) acknowledged the immense assist offered by the Pakistan Military to the households of the martyrs.
Ahmed Nawaz, former president of the Oxford College students’ Union and survivor of the Military Public Faculty Peshawar assault, has recounted the assist given to him by the armed forces and the whole nation that helped him obtain nice educational success.
The occasion was additionally attended by former world boxing champion Amir Khan who spoke proudly concerning the honorary rank of Commander bestowed upon him by the Pakistan Military and his imaginative and prescient to advertise sports activities and charity work in Pakistan.
Defence and Naval Advisor, Rear Admiral Mohammad Zeeshan Nabi spoke concerning the sacrifices made by the armed forces in all theatres of warfare since 1947.
He assured the viewers of Pakistan’s defensive functionality and the vigilance exercised by each officer and soldier of the Pakistan Armed Forces to make sure our territorial sovereignty.
Brigadier Zeeshan additionally emphasised on the significance of management and follow-through because the power of Pakistan Armed Forces.
The occasion was moderated by Army and Air Advisor Colonel Taimoor Rahat, who gave a abstract of the heroics of the 1965 warfare, the Pakistan Police offensive in Peshawar, the Badabher offensive, and the clearance operations carried out within the tribal areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
He highlighted the challenges of fourth and fifth era warfare and emphasised the attention, functionality, adaptability and preparedness of the Pakistan Armed Forces to fulfill these challenges in any area and any spectrum of warfare.
Colonel Timur Rahat additionally spoke concerning the worth of unity, religion and self-discipline to face the varied challenges we face. He identified that the observe of the Aristocracy, piety and loyalty by our officers and troopers are drive multipliers of their endeavors.
Memorial presents have been additionally introduced to the households of the martyrs on behalf of the Chief of Military Workers, Normal Syed Asim Munir.
Diplomats from completely different nations additionally lauded the dedication and professionalism of the Pakistan Armed Forces. They acknowledged the sacrifices made by Pakistan within the face of various challenges and warmly interacted with the households of the martyrs.
