Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, General Khalid Shameem Wynne hosted a reception to commemorate Defence Day of Pakistan, at Joint Staff Headquarters on Tuesday evening. President of Pakistan Mr. Asif Ali Zardari was the chief guest.
While addressing the audience President paid rich tribute to the Armed Forces and eulogized the sacrifices made both in the retrospection of 1965 war and the ongoing operations. He said that officers and soldiers of valiant Armed Forces have set unprecedented examples of heroism and resilience in their fight against terrorism, with the unabated support of the nation we will succeed in over coming all the challenges being faced by the country. 
Distinguished among others who attended the reception included, Federal Ministers, Parliamentarians, services Chiefs, Ambassadors of various countries in Islamabad and other senior serving civil and military officers.

President of Pakistan Mr. Asif Ali Zardari and Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, General Khalid Shameem Wynne commemorating Defence Day of Pakistan, at Joint Staff Headquarters on Tuesday evening.(06-09-2011)- Photo ISPR

The entire nation alongwith Armed Forces celebrated the Defence Day of Pakistan with simplicity but renewed pledge to defend the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Pakistan, at all cost.
Defence Day of Pakistan dawned with prayers in Army Units, Naval Establishments and Air Force Bases for the progress and prosperity of the country. Special Dua was offered for the eternal peace of the Shuhada, who laid down their lives in defence of the country. The special messages of the Services Chiefs were read out to the troops of Army, Navy and Air Force.
Wreath Laying ceremonies were held at the Graves and Monuments of the recipients of the Nishan-e-Haider, the country’s, highest gallantry award. A large number of people belonging to various walks of life attended the ceremonies to pay homage to the brave sons of soil who demonstrated indomitable courage and valour in defence of the motherland.
Lieutenant General Sardar Mehmud Ali Khan, Colonel Commandant Punjab Regiment laid a floral wreath and offered fateha at the grave of Captain Muhammad Sarwar Shaheed, the first recipient of the coveted Nishan-e-Haider who embraced Shahadat at Tilpatri (Azad Kashmir) in 1948.
Brigadier Mubashir Waseem, Station Commander Okara, laid a floral wreath and offered Fateha at the Mazar of Major Tufail Muhammad Shaheed, at Tufailabad in Tehsil Arifwala. Major Tufail Muhammad embraced Shahadat at Lakshmi Bridge in East Pakistan in 1958.
Major General Waseem Sadiq, General Officer Commanding laid a floral wreath at the Grave of Major Aziz Bhatti, Shaheed, in Ladian near Gujrat and offered fateha. Major Raja Aziz Bhatti Shaheed embraced Shahdat in 1965 at Burki, Lahore.
Major General Sajjad Rasul, General Officer Commanding laid a floral wreath and offered fateha at the monument of Major Muhammad Akram Shaheed at Jhelum. Major Muhammad Akram embraced Shahdat at District Hilli in East Pakistan.
At Mehfoozabad, old Pind Malkan, Brigadier Mohammad Lateef, Center Commandant Punjab Regimental Center laid a floral wreath at the Grave of Lance Naik Muhammad Mehfooz Shaheed and offered fateha. Lance Naik Muhammad Mehfooz embraced Shahadat while defending the motherland at Atari, Wagha border in 1971.

Brigadier Amir Sohail Ashraf, Brigade Commander laid a floral wreath at the Grave of Sawar Muhammad Hussain Shaheed at Dhoke Muhammad Hussain near Gujar Khan and offered fateha. Sawar Muhammad Hussain Shaheed embraced Shahadat while defending the motherland at Zafarwal Sector in 1971.
In a similar ceremony, Brigadier Syed Jamal Haider laid a floral wreath at the Grave of Captain Karnal Sher Khan Shaheed and offered fateha. Captain Karnal Sher Khan embraced Shahadat while defending the motherland at Gultari Sector on the Line of Control in 1999.
Major General Ikram-Ul-Haq, Force Commander Northern Areas, laid floral wreath and offered fateha at the Grave of Havildar Lalak Jan Shaheed, Havildar Lalak Jan Shaheed embraced Shahadat while defending the motherland on Line of Control in 1999.
A floral wreath ceremony was held at Nakial Sector to pay homage to Naik Saif Ali Shaheed, Hilal-e-Kashmir (equivalent to Nishan-e-Haider). Major General Sajjad Rasul, General Officer Commanding, laid a floral wreath and offered fateha.
The contingents of the respective Regimental Centers and Units of the Shuhada presented the salute as a mark of tribute for the epic action of their great warrior.

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Major General Waseem Sadiq, General Officer Commanding presenting salute after laying a floral wreath at the Monument of Major Aziz Bhatti Shaheed today. (06-9-2011) – Photo ISPR

Major General Sajjad Rasul, General Officer Commanding presenting salute after laying a floral wreath at the Monument of Major Muhammad Akram Shaheed today. (06-9-2011) – Photo ISPR

Lieutenant General Sardar Mehmud Ali Khan, Colonel Commandant Punjab Regiment laying a floral wreath at the Monument of Captain Muhammad Sarwar Shaheed today. (06-9-2011) – Photo ISPR
 

Major General Ikram-Ul-Haq, Force Commander Northern Areas, laid floral wreath and offered fateha at the Monument of Havildar Lalak Jan Shaheed today. (06-9-2011) – Photo ISPR

Brigadier Muhammad Latif, Commandant Punjab Regimental Center offering Dua after laying a floral wreath at the Monument of Lance Naik Muhammad Mehfooz Shaheed today. (06-9-2011) – Photo ISPR

Brigadier Amir Sohail Ashraf, Brigade Commander offering Dua after laying a floral wreath at the Monument of Sawar Muhammad Hussain Shaheed today. (06-9-2011) – Photo ISPR