"It is a Day to pay homage to those who have laid down their lives while upholding and preserving sanctity and integrity of our motherland," the President said. The President said the nation greatly admires the courage of the martyrs of the Armed Forces and pays tribute to them for the supreme sacrifices of their lives for the country. "The sacrifices of the valiant sons of the soil will never go in vain and would continue to inspire the coming generations not to shy from offering any sacrifice for the sake of their beloved country."
Paying tribute to the families of the martyrs the President said they must feel great pride in the fact that their sons have embraced martyrdom for most noble cause. President Mamnoon Hussain said the welfare of the families of the martyred soldiers is a priority of the Government and all efforts will be made to ensure that they are properly looked after.