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Summary The 46th Defence Day is being celebrated today across the country
The 46th Defence Day to be celebrated today across the country with renewed pledge, commitment and resolve to defend the ideological and geographical boundaries of the country from any aggression in line with the spirit and unity exhibited by the whole nation by standing shoulder to shoulder with defenders of the motherland in September 1965.Wreaths will be laid at the memorials of all the Nishan-e-Haider recipients while a guard mounting ceremony will take place at the Mazaar-i-Quaid in which a smartly turned out contingent of cadets will take over guard duties at the mausoleum of the Father of the Nation.The ceremonies will be witnessed by citizens, including a large number of students from various schools and colleges.The day long celebrations will start with Quran Khawani, following special prayers for the sovereignty, solidarity and integrity of Pakistan.The national flag will be hoisted at all Formation Headquarters, Units and Army installations.Tribute will be paid to the valiant soldiers, who had laid down their lives for the defence of country.A change of the guard ceremony will be held at the Mazar-i-Iqbal to pay homage to the national poet.September 6 is marked as the Defence Day of Pakistan as on this day in 1965, the armed forces successfully defended the motherland against the invasion of Indian army.
