In Pictures: Defence Day is being celebrated

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In Pictures: Defence Day is being celebrated

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(WebDesk) - Defence and Martyrs Day is being celebrated across the country with zeal and fervency. Paying the homage to the martyrs and Ghazis of Pak armed forces, Roads, Fly overs and Buildings are installed with giant banners, posters and holdings in support of their significant contribution in the security and prosperity of the country.

The commemoration of the day began with the thirty-one gun salute in the federal capital and twenty-one gun salutes in provincial capital.

Special prayers were offered after dawn prayers in mosques for the progress and prosperity of the country. along with the recitation of fateha and Quran khawani for the martyrs.

An armed forces man is standing next tothe display of the artillery and Amunition on the occasion of Defence Day. Photo: APP 

A display of Pakistan s Defence Artillery, Amunition and Tanks was presented. Photo: APP

Air Show of fighter planes was displayed on the occasion of Pakistan defence Day. Photo: APP

Air Show was displayed on the occasion of Pakistan defence Day. Photo: APP

LAHORE: Banners having pictures of martyrs are installed outside Alhamra Arts Council on the occasion of Defence Day. Photo: Online

LAHORE: A view of a banner having pictures of martyrs displayed outside Governor House on the occasion of Defence Day. 

ISLAMABAD: A view of a banner installed on a bridge at Islamabad highway on the occasion of Defence Day. Photo: Online

ISLAMABAD: A view of a banner installed on a bridge at Islamabad highway on the occasion of Defence Day. Photo: Online

MULTAN:  Students of a local school perform a tableau in connection with Defence Day. Photo: Online

MULTAN: Students of a local school perform a tableau in connection with Defence Day. Photo: Online

HYDERABAD: A disabled girl writes a message on the banner having portraits of martyrs during a ceremony in connection with Defence Day organized by Special Social Welfare Association. Photo: Online

HYDERABAD: Teachers of high schools participate in a rally held in connection with Defence Day outside HPC. Photo: Online

BANNU: Deputy Commander Colonel Hanif is presenting a gift to the mother and son of a martyr during a ceremony held on the occasion of Defence Day in Mehmand Khel. Photo: Online

KARACHI: A motorist has decorated his motorbike with colorful lights of Pakistan’s flag on the occasion of Defence Day. Photo: Online