Pakistan Defence Day - 6th September 1965

Pakistan Army is one of the best Army in the world and “Defence Day” is celebrated in Pakistan as a National day on 6th September in memory of how Pakistan defended itself against the Indian army in Indo – Pak war of 1965. Salute to all the Shuhada and Pakistan Foj.

Each year on 6 September in Pakistan Defense Day is celebrated. It is celebrated by martyred individuals who offered their lives sacrifices for the country’s defence. Pak – India War II in 1965 was battled. This stopped on September 6 and on September 6, the Day of Defense of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, both countries avoided hurting each other using weapons etc. The battle harmed both nations financially, but none could dominate really. As Pakistan was saved, the 6th of September is Defense Day celebrated.

Both Pakistan and India battled the Kashmir war, but that problem remained unresolved. Many individuals from both nations have lost their life and many guns have been used. This conflict was finally finished on 6 September under the involvement of the UN.

And for showing Pakistani citizens that they were courageous at a critical moment and pride in offering their life for the protection of Pakistan, Pakistan recognizes this day. Everybody must at any critical moment be brave and honest like martyred persons. At the moment of need, nobody should ever consider any fear to sacrifice his lives. Special blessings for Pakistan’s peace and prosperity begin on 6 September. On 6 September from special functions as defense Day, the President and prime minister and as well as many ministers of Islamic Republic of Pakistan stand up.

List of Army Officers who offered their life sacrifices on 6 September 1965 with “Nishan-e-Hairder.”

Captain Sarwar Shaheed
Major Tufail Shaheed
Major Raja Aziz Bhatti Shaheed
Major Shabbir Sharif Shaheed
Major Muhammad Akram Shaheed
Sawar Muhammad Hussain
Lance Naik Mehfooz Shaheed
Shaheed Pilot Officer Rashid Minhas Shaheed
Captain Karnal Sher Shaheed
Havildar Lalak Jan Shaheed

What is Nishan-e-Haider?

Nishan-e-Haider is a unique batch provided to brave, martyred Pakistani people who leave remarkable signs of bravery and national sacrifice.

In different sections, Pakistan Army is showing up the latest missiles, tanks, weapons, military aircraft and arms used by engineers, the Army Air Defense and the Army’s Medical Corps. Everyone can view these tasks reside in certain locations. These displays are also shown on national television. On Defense Day, the whole county leads to feelings of patriot enthusiasm. Everybody make the decision in themselves that he/she will perform duties that are important to the nation and pray for the country’s independence.

Defence Day is celebrated on 6th September on the memory of martyred people who gave sacrifices of their life for the defense of the country on Pakistan. Wonderful people who laid their lives in path of Allah