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Message from Mr. Mamnoon Hussain President and the Prime Minister of Islamic Republic of Pakistan On the occasion of Defence Day
9-05-2018
Message from Mr. Mamnoon Hussain President Islamic Republic of Pakistan (On the occasion of Defence Day - 6th September, 2018)
6th September is a landmark in the history of Pakistan. 53 years ago, on this day, the valiant Armed Forces of Pakistan successfully repulsed the enemy's aggression and defended the Homeland.
The people of Pakistan demonstrated unsurpassed national unity and stood by their armed forces to thwart the evil designs of the enemy. Every year on this day, we pay tribute to our Martyrs and Ghazis and reiterate our resolve to defend the country. It is a matter of great pride for me that the nation and armed forces have also displayed similar spirit, courage and commitment in the war against terrorism. With the unwavering support of the entire nation, our armed forces, law enforcement agencies, police and intelligence agencies have shown resolute courage, professionalism and commitment while fighting this difficult war.
They have defeated the enemy's belligerence on both the internal and external fronts. The outcomes of the successful operations against terrorists, especially of operation Radd-ul-Fasaad are significant. These achievements are the result of the valour of our people and sacrifices of the Armed Forces of Pakistan. No other nation has sacrificed as much as the people of Pakistan in the war against terror. The International community not only recognizes our enormous contribution towards the eradication of terrorism but is also benefitting from our expertise and cooperation in the fight against terrorism. These sacrifices and exertions call for carrying on the spirit of September by forging unity among our ranks and fostering collective consciousness and wisdom because these traits are imperative to defeat the evil designs and conspiracies of the enemy. It is our foremost duty to defend every inch of the motherland. Resolution of the Kashmir dispute is the key to regional peace. The world must play its role to stop the gross human rights violations perpetrated by the Indian forces in Indian Occupied Kashmir and help them in attaining their inalienable right to self- determination. I assure you that the sacrifices of our people and our armed forces will not go in vain. I am confident that our efforts against extremism will bear fruit and will lead towards peace, prosperity and development.
Afwaj-e-Pakistan Zindabad
Pakistan Paindabad
Nation, armed forces to spare no effort to protect motherland: PM
Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that observance of Defence Day of Pakistan in fact is reiteration of the message to the enemy forces that the entire Pakistani nation along with its armed forces will spare no effort to protect the motherland.
“Furthermore, we all collectively will face our problems following the Quaid’s principles of Faith, Unity and Discipline. Lets play our role with diligence and devotion for progress of the country,” the prime minister said in his message on the Defence Day of Pakistan being celebrated on Thursday (Sept 6).
He said the Defence Day was the best reflection of national unity and solidarity. "This year the Defence Day is quite unique because the Armed Forces of Pakistan, keeping in view their magnificent traditions, have achieved standout achievements in the war against terrorism which provided further stability and continuity to the motherland," he added.
He said the topic of ‘Hame Pyar Hay Pakistan Say’ represented the spirit and ambition of the entire nation. The d Defence Day of Pakistan, he said, was not limited to only 6th September but its real spirit remained alive throughout the year.
Prime Minister Imran Khan said the whole world had witnessed the passion of Pakistani people and its armed forces and specially there was no example of sacrifices the Pakistani children, youth, women and elders had given in the war against terrorism during the last 17 years.
“We present salute and devotion to our Shuhada and Ghazis who performed their duty in defending the motherland.” The prime minister, while appreciating the courage and professionalism of Armed Forces of Pakistan in eliminating militancy and terrorism, said no doubt their efforts for national development, strengthening of democracy and world peace were laudable.
He said Pakistan believed in peaceful coexistence and wanted to promote mutual cooperation with all its neighbours and the entire world on equal basis.
The prime minister stressed upon the world powers to play their role to stop Indian cruelty and aggression in the occupied Kashmir. The resolution of Kashmir issue according to the United Nations resolutions was indispensable.
He paid tributes to all the martyrs, Ghazis, their families and relatives, and assured them that the government would leave no stone unturned in their welfare. The government, he added, would continue absolute struggle in the war against terrorism till its logical end.
“Afwaj-e-Pakistan Zindabad,
Pakistan Paindabad,” the Prime Minister said.
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