Defence Day to be observed in solidarity with Kashmiris: Dr Firdous
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- Sep 06, 2019
ISLAMABAD: In line with the directions of Prime Minister Imran Khan, Defence Day will be observed in solidarity with the Kashmiri people this year, said Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on Thursday, ARY News reported.
Taking to the micro-blogging website Twitter, Dr Firdous said that the nation will pay tribute the great heroes who laid down their lives for the defence of the motherland.
دھرتی ماں کے دفاع کی خاطر اپنی جانوں کا نذرانہ پیش کرنے والے عظیم سپوتوں کی قربانیوں کو خراج عقیدت پیش کریں گے۔
— Firdous Ashiq Awan (@Dr_FirdousPTI) September 5, 2019
She said that all the chief ministers, governors and legislators to visit the families of the martyrs on the Defence Day. The special assistant said there will also be special sermons and prayers for the martyrs and Kashmiri people during Jummah prayers across the country.
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It is pertinent to mention here that with an aim to show solidarity with people of Kashmir on ‘Defence Day’, which will also be observed as ‘Kashmir Solidarity Day’, Prime Minister Imran Khan had decided to visit Muzaffarabad today (Friday).
According to details, the decision was taken during a meeting of advisors, chaired by PM Imran Khan in Islamabad.
The sources had further said the prime minister will meet with the heirs of martyrs to express solidarity and also address a ceremony in Muzaffarabad.