In Pakistan Defence Day also known as Youm-e-Difa is celebrated as a national day on 6 September every year , in memory of those who died in the Pak - India War II. Pak - India War II was fought in 1965. On 6 September, both countries openly went to war following a series of minor skirmishes that preceded the 6th, when India attacked Pakistan from the Lahore-Burki sector during the dead of night.This war affected financially both countries, but none of them could really dominate.
Pakistan and India, both countries fought that war for the issue of Kashmir but this issue remained unsolved. A lot of people lost their lives from both countries and a lot of weapons were used. At last on 6 September, this war was ended with the support of UN.
This day reminds Pakistanis that they still have India as their worst enemy, being Kashmir issue unsolved. Kashmir which is actually a part of Pakistan, as it had to be given to Pakistan in 1947's partition, because of Muslim majority.Pakistan celebrates this day yet just for telling native of Pakistan that how people were brave at the critical time and were proud of offering sacrifices of their lives for the defence of Pakistan. Everyone must be wise and brave like martyred people at any critical time.
The day of 6 September starts with special prayers for the peace and prosperity of Pakistan. President and Prime Minister and many ministers of Islamic Republic of Pakistan address on 6 September from special functions of Defence Day.
Army officers like Captain Sarwar Shaheed, Major Tufail Shaheed, Major Raja Aziz Bhatti Shaheed, Major Shabbir Sharif Shaheed, Major Muhammad Akram Shaheed, Sawar Muhammad HussainShaheed, Lance Naik Muhammad Mehfooz Shaheed,and Havildar Lalak JanShaheed gave sacrifices of their life and were awarded with "Nishan-e-Haider" for their acts of exceptional bravery. Nishan-e-Haider is a highest military award given to brave martyres of Pakistan army those who left remarkable examples of bravery and sacrifice for nation and country.
Army of Pakistan displays the latest missiles, tanks, guns, army aviation helicopters and armament being used by Engineers, Electrical and Mechanical Corps, Army Air Defence, Signals, Army Service Corps and Army Medical Corps live on various places. Everyone is allowed to watch such functions live by going to the specific places. These shows are displayed on national channels as well. National songs and special documents about 6 September 1965 and martyred people of 6 September are displayed on TV. It is told to people how people gave sacrifices for the defense of the country and what is the responsibility of young generation now.
An environment of patriotic passion is generated nation wide on Defense Day. Everyone makes decision to work significantly for the progress of country so that the Independence that was earned by the sacrifices of millions of lives be well protected and the unity of the nation could be further strengthened.
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