6th September Defence day: Message from General Nadeem Raza Nishan-e-Imtiaz (M) Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee

TEXT: The 6th of September is a significant landmark in the history of our country. The Nation celebrates this day to pay tribute to our gallant Armed Forces who made supreme sacrifices in defence of Pakistan. This day reminds us of the defining moments in our history when entire Nation, imbued with patriotic fervor and unwavering resolve, stood alongside its valiant Armed Forces in defeating the enemy. It is the day we pay tribute to our Shaheeds and Ghazis who etched a golden leaf in our history of unflinching tenacity, insurmountable courage and supreme sacrifice, and proved their commitment of protecting our freedom with dignity and honour.

While acknowledging the sacrifices made by our great Shuhada, let us stay conscious that our country is still facing a multitude of complex internal and external challenges. The warfare of 21st century has morphed into 5th generation warfare, which is asymmetric in nature and has posed new threats and challenges. The enemies of Pakistan, by trying to create internal fronts, are not only thwarting our progress but are also endangering our ideological moorings. We are confident that together we can overcome the divisive forces and develop a harmonized social structure in Pakistan.

Unlike the past, this Defence Day is being celebrated in extraordinary difficult times because of Corona virus which had adverse impact on all sectors of life. The pandemic has brought enormous challenges but we have seen that our resilient nation has overcome them with a brilliant strategy. Like always, Pakistan Armed Forces are at the forefront to handle this crisis with national spirit.

On this day, we should also remember the sacrifices rendered by innocent people of Jammu & Kashmir against illegal occupation of Indian Forces who have been subjected to injustice and atrocities for the past seven decades by brutal Indian Forces. Pakistan Armed Forces stand with Kashmiri brethren in this difficult time and reaffirm our commitment to a just and peaceful resolution of the Kashmir dispute in accordance with the UN Resolutions and aspirations of the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir for their right to self-determination.

The Armed Forces of Pakistan would continue to uphold their glorious legacy of unmatched valour and selfless sacrifice to defend and secure Pakistan against all aggressions.

May Allah Almighty be our protector and guide.

Armed Forces of Pakistan Zindabad, Pakistan Paindabad!

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