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TO BE PUBLISHED BROADCAST OR TELECAST BEFORE THE MORNING OF 6TH
SEPTEMBER, 2017
The 6th
of September 1965 is a day in our history that can never be forgotten. It was a
day when the Pakistani nation not only defended the motherland, but also gave a
clear and unambiguous message to the world that Pakistan is fully capable of
defeating all aggression, no matter how stark, no matter how cowardly.
Defence
Day reminds us of those historic moments when the enemy attacked us in the
darkness of the night to capture Lahore. The whole world saw that the valiant
soldiers of Pakistan’s Armed Forces repulsed the enemy with unsurpassed valour.
Our soldiers proved with their supreme sacrifice that nations win wars not with
armory, but with faith and courage.
By the
grace of Almighty Allah, today’s Pakistan is much stronger, and its defence is
impregnable. Today, we are a nuclear power and our military is even more
vigilant and better equipped. The entire nation is inspired by patriotism; and
our new generation is more enthused than ever. The Citizens stand shoulder to
shoulder with the Armed Forces. Our enemies know that Pakistan’s defence is
unassailable; any misadventure would certainly result in their humiliating
defeat.
This is a
day for us to demonstrate the national solidarity of 1965. We can only defeat
our enemies through strict adherence to the cardinal principles of unity, faith
and discipline as laid down by the Father of the Nation. We cannot be divided
in the name of religion, cast or creed. With the help of Almighty Allah,
Pakistan is on the path of accelerated development and we are being viewed as
an emerging economy by the global Economic community. Pakistan’s military has
been victorious in the war against terror and has proved its professional
excellence. Operations Zarb-e-Azab, Radd-ul-Fassad and Khyber-4 have broken the
backbone of terrorists. It is essential that we maintain unity and reaffirm our
resolve to work for a peaceful and prosperous Pakistan.
On this
occasion, I would also like to pay tribute to the great sacrifices of the unarmed innocent people of Indian Occupied
Kashmir who have been fighting for their right to self-determination. Our
position on Kashmir is very clear. This issue can only be resolved through
United Nations’ Resolutions and according to the aspirations of the Kashmiri
people. Use of force and violence cannot suppress the voice of the Kashmiris,
who are struggling for their inalienable right to self-determination. Pakistan
will continue to provide moral, political and diplomatic support to the people
of Indian Occupied Jammu & Kashmir for their legitimate right at every
forum.
Lt us pay
tribute to the great sacrifices of our soldiers and martyrs, and all those who
fought for the defence of Pakistan; and let us reaffirm our resolve to protect
and preserve the sovereignty and territorial integrity of our motherland at all
costs.
NOT
TO BE PUBLISHED BROADCAST OR TELECAST BEFORE THE MORNING OF 6TH
SEPTEMBER, 2017
