ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Air Force observed September 7 as Martyrs’ Day at all PAF bases across the country to honour the supreme sacrifices of its martyrs and pay homage to their courage, valour and devotion to duty.
The day commenced with a special Du’aa and Qur’an Khawani for the Shohada of the 1965 and 1971 Wars, the brave martyrs of Marka-e-Haq and all PAF personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty since the inception of Pakistan.
Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, chief of air staff, was the chief guest at the Martyrs’ Day ceremony held at the Air Headquarters, Islamabad. He paid a rich tribute to PAF martyrs, underscoring that their sacrifices constituted the foundation of PAF’s proud legacy of courage, professionalism and unwavering commitment to the defence of the motherland. He said the valiant deeds of “our forefathers are not merely chapters of history but a living legacy that places a profound responsibility upon the present generation”.
Paying homage to the martyrs, he said: “Our Shohada are enduring symbols of courage, sacrifice and national resolve. The legacy of martyrs reminds us that the defence of the motherland is a sacred trust, which we shall continue to uphold with steadfast commitment.” Later, the PAF chief laid a floral wreath at the Martyrs’ Monument and offered Fateha in solemn remembrance of the gallant martyrs of PAF.
