Remembering 6th Sept 1965 : Incredible images from the War Zone

 'Pakistan Defence Day' 

September 6th is a red letter day in the history of Pakistan when our armed forces with the solid support of the people exhibited extraordinary courage in grave threats to the country as on this day in 1965, the armed forces successfully defended the motherland against the invasion of Indian Army without any formal declaration of war. 6th September is marked as the 'Defence Day' of Pakistan. 

Defence day celebrations 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. Today every year we pay homage to our brave martyred and courage of our soldiers who defended country heroically. 

Some rare pictures from the war zone 1965 war. 

Photo Source : Pictures War 1965

GHQ attack : The hunt is going on

A helicopter and security officials keep guard outside Pakistan's army headquarters
after an attack by armed men in Rawalpindi, October 10, 2009.
(Reuters Photo)

Four militants were killed in a heavy firing and explosion taken place near army headquarters in Pakistan's garrison city of Rawalpindi Saturday, According to an eyewitness, the shooting began when a carry vehicle was intercepted by army personnel at the main gate of army headquarters on Mall Road. The miscreants sitting on vehicle opened heavy indiscriminate firing on security forces. Army soldiers surrounded the vehicle and retaliated, local TV channel reported.

Soldiers secure the perimeter around Pakistan's army headquarters
after an attack by armed men in Rawalpindi.
(Reuters Photo)

Army spokesman major general Athar Abbas said several soldiers were shot dead in the attack while all four militants were killed. He said that after the militants attacked the first check post, they left the vehicle, moved on and started firing on the second check post. He added that the situation has been controlled and the entire area has been cordoned off and the road has been closed for traffic.

Pakistani military helicopters fly over the area of an attack on the entrance
of the army headquarters in the garrison city of Rawalpindi.
(Reuters Photo)

But it was later revealed that two gunmen were still inside the compound and security forces were searching for them. Army commandos rushed to the site and started searching operation and military helicopters are hovering over the area to monitor the situation.

"Attack at GHQ was actually an attack on the dignity of the nation and the entire nation stood behind the Armed Forces. We saluted the brave army men who fought the terrorists and embraced martyrdom and prayed to Allah Almighty to grant eternal peace to the departed souls of martyred army men."

Defence of Pakistan Day today

Pakistan Defence Day Wallpaper

Defence of Pakistan Day with a renewed pledge to sacrifice everything to defend the geographical and ideological frontiers of the country.

The armed forces have prepared special programmes to celebrate the day in a befitting manner. Seminars and get-togethers have been planned to pay homage to those who sacrificed their lives for the defence of the country.

Political, social and religious organizations will organize seminars to highlight the sacrifices of the armed forces while defending the motherland during the 1965 war.

The Defence of Pakistan Day will start with special prayers for the prosperity and progress of the country.

Newspapers will bring out special supplements while radio and TV channels will beam special programmes to mark the day.

From News Desk

"Defence day of Pakistan will be celebrated with great zeal and fervour"

"PNCA announces 'Defence Day' programmes"

"Government of Pakistan has announced operational awards for the Armed Forces of Pakistan on the occasion of Defence Day of Pakistan 6th September 2009. Details are as follow"

"Pakistan Army will celebrate the Defence of Pakistan Day with a resolve to safeguard the frontiers of the motherland and to live up to the expectations of the nation in testing times."