Nation is all set to celebrate Pakistan Defence Day on Tuesday with national patriotism and enthusiasm

The day will dawn with special prayers in mosques for the progress and prosperity of the nation.

Tribute will be paid to the martyrs of 1965 war and their sacrifices for motherland with airing national anthem by all broadcasting networks.

The civil society will actively take part in the programs to highlight strong pledge of nation and armed forces to protect Pakistan.

On the other hand, Inter-Services Public Relations has arranged a full-dressed rehearsal at Lahore’s Fortress Stadium.

In a statement, the citizens were also informed about the gun salute in the metropolis nearly at 10 am to 10:30 am so that they would not get afraid.

Separately in Peshawar, preparations are underway to arrange exhibition of army officials’ equipments for air defence, armour and artillery Corps, engineering instruments and many others.

Al-Khalid and Al-Zarrar tanks, Ababeel and Shahbaz Drones, arms and radar system used by armed forces would also be displayed in the exhibition.

Meanwhile, Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman said that Pakistan Air Force has sound history of valour, gallantry and professional excellence in defence of motherland.

The Air Chief said that great nations always remember its heroes and get inspiration from the history.

On 6th September 1965, Pakistan s valiant armed forces and the entire nation stood united to foil the nefarious designs of the enemy who had dared cast an evil eye on the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the country.