Islamabad: Pakistan Air Force observed 7th September as Martyrs' Day at all PAF Bases across the country to honour the supreme sacrifices of its martyrs and pay homage to their courage, valour and devotion to duty.
According to Radio Pakistan, the day commenced with a special Du'aa and Quran Khawani for the Shuhada of the 1965 and 1971 Wars, the brave martyrs of Marka-e-Haq and all PAF personnel who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty since the inception of Pakistan.
Speaking at the Martyrs' Day ceremony held at Air Headquarters, Islamabad, Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu paid tribute to PAF martyrs, underscoring that their sacrifices constitute the foundation of PAF's legacy of courage, professionalism and unwavering commitment to the defence of the motherland.
The Air Chief emphasized that the deeds of forefathers are not merely chapters of history but a living legacy, placing a responsibility upon the present generation. Paying homage to the martyrs, Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu remarked that the Shuhada are symbols of courage, sacrifice and national resolve, reminding everyone that the defence of the motherland is a sacred trust to uphold.
Later, the Air Chief laid a floral wreath at the Martyrs' Monument and offered fateha in remembrance of the gallant martyrs of PAF. A ceremony was also held at the mausoleum of Pilot Officer Rashid Minhas Shaheed, Nishan-e-Haider, in Karachi.
Air Officer Commanding, Southern Air Command, Air Vice Marshal Akhtar Imran Saddozai offered Fateha and laid a floral wreath at the mausoleum of the national hero on behalf of Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu. The PAF contingent honoured the courage, commitment and ultimate sacrifice of Pilot Officer Rashid Minhas Shaheed, Nishan-e-Haider.
