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Pakistan High Commission Canberra arranged a official event on the occasion of Defence Day of Pakistan
The Defence Day of Pakistan was celebrated in Australia with traditional zeal and national fervour on Wednesday. Pakistanis Celebrated Defence Day to mark the 52nd anniversary of the 1965 war with traditional fervour and renewed pledge to defend the motherland against all threats.
The Pakistan High Commission, Canberra
Australia organized the Defence Day Reception at its premises on 6 September
2017. The reception was attended by a large number of Diplomats, Defence
Attachés, representatives of the Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade,
Pakistani community, media representatives and think tanks notables.
H.E. Naela Chohan, Pakistan High Commissioner to Australia, in her address on
the occasion, highlighted the significance of the day and paid rich tribute to
the Defence Forces for safeguarding the sovereignty of Pakistan. Giving an
overview of the security challenges faced by Pakistan, the High Commissioner
said that the 1965 war was a testament of our unflinching national resolve to
protect our motherland against foreign aggression. Our armed forces
demonstrated unparalleled valour and fought with unmatched resolve, patriotism
and the love for martyrdom. The High Commissioner said that Pakistan was a
peace-loving country. Our security calculus was therefore based on defence
doctrines. The High Commissioner further said, we do not have aggressive
designs against any country but we, as a nation, are determined to protect
every inch of our country; every Pakistani is ready to render any sacrifice in
this regard. Pakistan has always remained a security challenged state since its
inception in 1947. Our internal political evolution and foreign alignments have
been greatly influenced by our enduring quest for security.
Speaking
about the ongoing fight against terrorism and extremism, the High Commissioner
termed operation “Zarb-e-Azb” and “Rad-ul-Fasad” successful, despite a heavy
toll it took in shape of men and material. She added that the nation stands
shoulder to shoulder with our armed forces in their commendable efforts to
defend the country from any aggression and to rid our society from terrorists
whose nefarious designs are to spread hate and destruction in the country and
beyond.
Speaking on the occasion, Defence Adviser Brigadier Muhammad Asim
Khan said that the unprecedented national unity demonstrated by the people and
Armed Forces of Pakistan on 6 September 1965 had made it a unique and memorable
day in our history. He said the nation is united again to defeat the menace of
terrorism, it has largely been eradicated; we have entered final phase to
defeat terrorism through Operation Radd ul Fassad. The Brigadier further added
that we have ready and arrayed Armed Forces, who are well trained, well
equipped and highly motivated to defend the motherland against any external
aggression.
A presentation was also made to the guests on Pakistan’s
ongoing combat efforts for peace and stability not only inside Pakistan but at
regional and extra regional level. The guests were served with traditional
Pakistani cuisine. Special prayers were offered for martyrs and progress &
prosperity of the Pakistan.
High Commissioner Her Excellency Naela Chohan
Defence Adviser Brigadier Muhammad Asim Khan
Major General Simon Wilkie
Defence Adviser Brigadier Muhammad Asim Khan and Commandant Staff College
Maj Gen Simon Wilkie and Defence Adviser Brigadier Muhammad Asim Khan
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MESSAGE FROM MAMNOON HUSSAIN PRESIDENT ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF PAKISTAN (ON THE OCCASION OF DEFENCE DAY - 6TH SEPTEMBER 2017
September 6 is a memorable day in our
national calendar when the people of Pakistan demonstrated unprecedented
national unity and stood by the valiant armed forces to thwart a serious
aggression by the enemy. The commemoration of this historic Day revives our
spirits and strengthens the resolve to defend the country against all sorts of
threats.
We pay homage to all those sons and daughters of the soil who
laid down their lives and endured the vagaries of war in defending the
motherland. It is because of their supreme sacrifices and unshakeable
determination that we live in safety and dignity. The need to imbibe the spirit
of September 6 is even greater as the country is confronted with the challenges
of extremism and terrorism. The militants and extremists through their
subversive activities have challenged the state in a bid to impose their
obscurantist agenda on the people of Pakistan.
The Government of Pakistan
in unanimity with all the stakeholders and with complete backing from the
entire political spectrum and the people has launched National Action Plan
under which the armed forces, personnel of police and law enforcement agencies
are successfully rooting out the menace of terrorism and extremism from the
country. Operation Raddul Fasaad, an extension of operation Zarb-e-Azb, is
progressing successfully in different parts of the country and will continue
till the last terrorist is eliminated. No nation in the world has paid such a
heavy price in terms of property and precious lives as the people of Pakistan
in the fight against terrorism.
I once again salute the heroes who
rendered sacrifices to protect the dear homeland and the armed forces for
making its defense impregnable. Let us revive the spirit of unity of September
6 in meeting the new challenges. Let us pledge, in accordance with the vision
of our beloved Quaid-e-Azam, that we will make Pakistan one of the greatest
nations of the world.
Pakistan Paindabad.
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MESSAGE OF PRIME MINISTER SHAHID KHAQAN ABBASI ON THE OCCASION OF DEFENCE DAY 6TH SEPTEMBER 2017
The 6th of September 1965 is a day in
our history that can never be forgotten. It was a day when the Pakistani nation
not only defended the motherland, but also gave a clear and unambiguous message
to the world that Pakistan is fully capable of defeating all aggression, no
matter how stark, no matter how cowardly.
Defence Day reminds us of those
historic moments when the enemy attacked us in the darkness of the night to
capture Lahore. The whole world saw that the valiant soldiers of Pakistan’s
Armed Forces repulsed the enemy with unsurpassed valour. Our soldiers proved
with their supreme sacrifice that nations win wars not with armory, but with
faith and courage.
By the grace of Almighty Allah, today’s Pakistan is
much stronger, and its defence is impregnable. Today, we are a nuclear power
and our military is even more vigilant and better equipped. The entire nation
is inspired by patriotism; and our new generation is more enthused than ever.
The Citizens stand shoulder to shoulder with the Armed Forces. Our enemies know
that Pakistan’s defence is unassailable; any misadventure would certainly
result in their humiliating defeat.
This is a day for us to demonstrate
the national solidarity of 1965. We can only defeat our enemies through strict
adherence to the cardinal principles of unity, faith and discipline as laid
down by the Father of the Nation. We cannot be divided in the name of religion,
cast or creed. With the help of Almighty Allah, Pakistan is on the path of
accelerated development and we are being viewed as an emerging economy by the
global Economic community. Pakistan’s military has been victorious in the war
against terror and has proved its professional excellence. Operations
Zarb-e-Azab, Radd-ul-Fassad and Khyber-4 have broken the backbone of
terrorists. It is essential that we maintain unity and reaffirm our resolve to
work for a peaceful and prosperous Pakistan.
On this occasion, I would
also like to pay tribute to the great sacrifices of the unarmed innocent people
of Indian Occupied Kashmir who have been fighting for their right to
self-determination. Our position on Kashmir is very clear. This issue can only
be resolved through United Nations’ Resolutions and according to the
aspirations of the Kashmiri people. Use of force and violence cannot suppress
the voice of the Kashmiris, who are struggling for their inalienable right to
self-determination. Pakistan will continue to provide moral, political and
diplomatic support to the people of Indian Occupied Jammu & Kashmir for
their legitimate right at every forum.
Lt us pay tribute to the great
sacrifices of our soldiers and martyrs, and all those who fought for the
defence of Pakistan; and let us reaffirm our resolve to protect and preserve
the sovereignty and territorial integrity of our motherland at all costs.
