Slew of events held across Pakistan to pay homage to national heroes, martyrs
Pakistan
The nation marked the day with zeal and fervour
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Multiple ceremonies and gatherings to commemorate the "Youm-e-Takreem Shuhada-e-Pakistan" were held across the country to pay rich tributes to martyrs on Thursday.
A major ceremony was held at the General Headquarters (GHQ) Rawalpindi. Chief of Army Staff Gen Asim Munir laid a floral wreath on the Yaadgar-e-Shuhada (martyrs' monument). Former army chief retired Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa was among the participants.
The nation observed the day to pay tribute to the martyrs who laid down their lives while protecting the motherland and its people. On the occasion, special prayers were offered for the departed souls of martyrs and a guard of honour was presented in their honour.
People from all walks of life attended the ceremony. Prominent among them were Pakistan cricket team skipper Babar Azam, cricketer Muhammad Rizwan, Mufti Muneebur Rehman and Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad. The heirs of martyrs were specially invited to attend the ceremony.
In remembrance of the courageous heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice, numerous events featuring Quran recitation and prayers were organised throughout the country. These gatherings will serve as a platform for the nation to honour the indomitable spirit and unwavering dedication of the martyrs hailing from the Pakistan Army, Rangers, Frontier Constabulary (FC), police and other law enforcement agencies.
Several commemorative ceremonies were scheduled to be held at the martyrs' memorials located at prominent sites such as the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), the Pakistan Naval Headquarters (PN) and the Police Yadgar-e-Suhuda.
These ceremonies paid homage to the heroes and served as a means to honour their sacrifices in regions including Azad Jammu Kashmir (AJK), Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) and all provincial capitals.
Meanwhile, President Dr Arif Alvi said the entire nation was proud of its valiant martyrs who displayed the spirit of patriotism and fearlessness in testing times throughout their history.
“The nation owes to the heroism and sacrifices offered by the jawans and officers of our Armed Forces, including Pakistan Army, Rangers, Air Force, Navy, Police, and other security institutions that made Pakistan’s defence impregnable,” the president said in a message on observance of Youm-e-Takreem Shuhada-e-Pakistan today (May 25).
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— The President of Pakistan (@PresOfPakistan) May 25, 2023
On the other hand, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday urged the nation to pay tribute to the martyrs on Thursday.
Today the nation is solemnly observing Youm-e-Takreem Shuhada-e-Pakistan to pay its glowing tributes to our heroes, Ghazis, and martyrs and express its unflinching solidarity with their families.
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) May 25, 2023
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In a tweet, the prime minister urged the people, including the children, to visit monuments and graves of martyrs and shower flowers as a sign of affection and respect.
On the eve of Youm-e-Takreem Shuhada-e-Pakistan, the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), services chiefs, retired services officers and representatives of civil society paid rich tributes to shuhada (martyrs) who rendered ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty for ensuring integrity, sovereignty and honour of the nation and motherland.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) news release, the sacrifices of Shuhada are eternal, will continue to inspire future generations of countrymen and will never be forgotten, irrespective of vicious propaganda by the enemies of Pakistan.
