Today, while celebrating Pakistan's defence day we pay tribute to the martyrs and veterans who fought the enemy with courage and bravery without caring for their lives in defence of their country. The examples of bravery set on 6th September 1965 are a source of inspiration for our Armed Forces, even today. Every officer and soldier is ever ready, devoted, determined and well prepared to defend the motherland. Love for the country is a natural passion. Every child of the country is imbued with this passion. Whole nation is determined to stand before the enemy like a formidable wall whenever the country faces any test. In the contemporary era, collective responsibility to defend the country greatly rests upon the Pakistan Armed Forces. Nowadays defence has become scientific and complicated for which professionally competent Armed Forces are inevitable. ALHUMDULILLAH, Pakistan Armed Forces are ranked among the best militaries of the world. The nation has devoted the best of the youth for Armed Forces so that they could defend the country befittingly. Parents of every young growing son desire him to join the Armed Forces. Pakistani Nation and its Armed Forces are bound together in an inseparable relation which has rendered the national defence impregnable.
Pakistan's Armed Forces, while coming up to the expectations of the nation have rendered invaluable accounts of bravery on land, sea and in the air. The soldiers repulsed the enemy by sacrificing their lives in exemplary battles. The way Pakistan Army has fought war on terror in Zarb-e-Azab is a glorious chapter in our history. This is how our Armed Forces have given a clear message to the world that they are capable enough to counter internal as well as external threats.
Today the nation is united and stands shoulder to shoulder with the Armed Forces in the defence of the motherland. For the defence of Pakistan we are ever ready to fight on every front. For this it is essential that we keep an eye on enemies' designs, preparations and keep ourselves prepared accordingly. As a country Pakistan is a supporter of peace. Pakistan Armed Forces have displayed commendable services as part of UN peace keeping forces, under the UN flag. Therefore, our desires and efforts for peace are evident, however it doesn't mean that we ever overlook the importance of national defence needs.
As a country, defence of Pakistan is our first priority. For this purpose all needs of the Armed Forces would be met in order to maintain their professional competence and supremacy of being the best army in the world. On the occasion of Pakistan Defence day, I pay tribute to the martyrs who laid their lives for Pakistan. On behalf of the whole nation, I also pay tribute to the war veterans who stood firm while defending Pakistan. Pakistan was created to last forever and INSHALLAH it would stay so till the end of time.
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