ISPR pays tributes to martyrs, ghazis

F.P. Report

RAWALPINDI: Director General Inter Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Major General Babar Iftikhar Tuesday paid tributes to the martyrs, ghazis and their loved ones for indomitable national spirit, patriotism and valour for rendering sacrifices to safeguard the motherland.

The DG took to microblogging website Twitter to share a special tribute video depicting the martyrs and their families showing insurmountable resolve to defend the country at all costs which is the fifth one in the series showing different life accounts of the families of martyrs and ghazis with the title “Defence & Martyrs’ Day.”

He wrote on his official account, “Salute to the martyrs, ghazis and all of the relatives belonging to them. Martyrs of Pakistan, our pride.”

The tweet was followed by hashtags #6September #ShuhadaKoSalam.

The ISPR also released pictures of martyrs of Army Public School Peshawar and Gatari Secotor, Siachen and reiterated that Pakistan has not forgotten its martyrs.

Earlier, the ISPR DG in his news conference announced that this year’s Defence and Martyrs’ Day theme was “Our martyrs our pride, salute to all the relatives belonging to the ghazis and shaheeds.”

He said the ceremony for this year would be held under strict COVID-19 protocols with full national zeal and fervour.