RAWALPINDI , May 25, 2023: Martyrs are heroes and a great asset of the country, whose ultimate sacrifices can never be allowed to be demeaned or undermined by anyone, said the military’s media wing in a statement on Thursday.
The statement comes as Yaum-e-Takreem-e-Shuhada-e-Pakistan is being observed today across the country.
The Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), in a statement, said Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) Gen Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Services Chiefs, retired services’ officers and representatives of civil society had paid rich tributes to martyrs of Pakistan, who rendered ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty for ensuring integrity, sovereignty and honour of the nation and motherland.
“The sacrifices of Shuhada are eternal, will continue to inspire future generations of countrymen and will never be forgotten, irrespective of vicious propaganda by the enemies of Pakistan.
“Today is a day for the entire nation to commemorate and honour each and every Shaheed of the Armed Forces, Law Enforcement Agencies and the Civil Society who laid their lives for upholding the very purpose and ideals Pakistan stands for,” reads the statement.
“Pakistani nation takes pride and solemnly pledges to remain deeply indebted to them and their proud families. Shuhada were, are and will continue to be our pride, come what may,” it added.