Defense day Pakistan (The heroic defense of Pakistan’s armed forces is commemorated as the Defense Day.)

6th September Pakistan Defense Day history

Defense day Pakistan it's all about War of Pakistan & India. When India attack in Pakistan mid-night in 6th September 1965.  

The heroic defense of Pakistan’s armed forces is commemorated as the Defense Day.

6th September is a public holiday, which is celebrated as the national day as Pakistan’s armed forces bid to defense after India attacked worked and on this day ceasefire between both the countries was marked.

Army officers like Captain Sarwar, Major Tufail, Major Raja Aziz Bhatti, Major Shabbir Sharif, Major Muhammad Akram, Muhammad Hussain Janjua, Lance Naik Muhammad Mehfooz, and Havaldar Lalak Jan sacrificed their lives for Pakistan and were awarded with "Nishan-e-Haider" for their acts of exceptional bravery. Nishan-e-Haider is the highest military award given to soldiers of the army of Pakistan for their exceptional and remarkable bravery and sacrifice for their nation and country.

This conflict is known as 1965 war or Second Kashmir War and it took place after Operation Gibraltar. 1965 war caused casualties on both sides and lasted for around 5-weeks, though Pakistan’s strong defense thumped Indian motives.

Pakistani ’empowered’ with patriotism and courage tackled Indian attacks, realizing them; to mess with Pakistan is not a piece of cake.

The day is celebrated to commemorate the sacrifices of Pakistan armed forces and of the the civilians. Pakistan Air force with their utmost brilliance played pivotal role in upholding Pakistan at the time of war.

Celebrations all across the country:

Special Nawafil and prayers were offered after Fajar prayers in remembrance of martyrs and for future prosperity of the nation.

Different functions were held throughout the country, most importantly fly-past March by PAF was held at F-9 Park in Islamabad and other central most event was held at General Headquarter (GHQ).

1965 War and Pakistan Defence in pictures