Sargodha (Soon Times), a simple but solemn flag hoisting ceremony was held at Jinnah Hall Company Bagh on the occasion of Pakistan Defense Day. General Officer 3rd Air Defense Major General Asif Mehmood Goraiah, Base Commander PAF Mushaf Base Sargodha Air Commodore Syed Umar Shah, Additional Commissioner Coordination Shahbaz Hussain Naqvi, DPO Zulfiqar Ahmed and Additional Deputy Commissioner General Bilal Feroz Joya, Director Relations Public Chaudhry Shehzad Ahmed Work, Prof. Dr. Haroon Al-Rasheed Tabassum besides other citizens including military and administrative officers participated. Due to Corona’s situation, a limited number of people were invited to attend. GOC Major General Asif Mehmood Goraiya along with Air Commodore Syed Umar Shah and Radiation Commissioner Shahbaz Hussain Naqvi waved Hilal Istiqlal at Jinnah Hall. Speaking on the occasion, GOC Major General Asif Mehmood Goraiah said that Defense Day is celebrated every year in remembrance of the heroic deeds and great sacrifices made by our brave forces and nation against the enemy in the September 1965 war. He said that this day reminds us of the great spirit by which the Pakistan Army with the full support of the people thwarted the nefarious aggression of the enemy.
He said that this day and this flag are a reminder of the passion and selflessness of this nation and the everlasting sacrifices they made in the protection of this holy land. The GOC further said that on this historic day, we salute our martyrs and conquerors who successfully defended the borders of Pakistan without sacrificing their lives in the line of duty. This spirit of facing every threat for the sake of security and dignity of the homeland is still present in our nation and armed forces. He said that our sacrifices for the defense of our dear homeland and defeat of terrorism would not be in vain but the fact is that the complete eradication of terrorism requires concerted efforts by every institution of the state and every section of the society. Under these circumstances, on the one hand, we must make rapid progress towards the goal of full defense self-reliance, and on the other hand, make all national prejudices our motto, overcoming all prejudices. He further said that Pakistan successfully fought a contagious disease like corona with its strong strategy which is appreciated all over the world.
Addressing the function, Additional Commissioner Shahbaz Hussain Naqvi said that September 6, 1965 was a bright chapter in Pakistan’s defense history. Pakistani forces retaliated against the cowardly enemy’s aggression. The great grandsons of the Holy Land narrated unparalleled stories of bravery for the defense of the homeland. He said that Defense Day demands that we remain vigilant at all times for the protection of Pakistan’s borders and reiterate our determination that we will not spare any sacrifice for the survival and security of our dear countrymen. The ceremony concluded with a prayer for the security and stability of the country and the elevation of the ranks of the martyrs.
Flag hoisting on occasion of Pakistan Defense Day
