Key points
- Armed Forces extend greetings on Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day
- Tribute paid to founding fathers
- Call for unity, peace, and national progress
RAWALPINDI: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan; General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee; Admiral Naveed Ashraf, Chief of the Naval Staff; and Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Babar Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, on behalf of the Armed Forces of Pakistan, extended heartfelt felicitations to the nation on the auspicious occasion of Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day—marking the triumph of unity, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to a shared vision for a brighter future.
“As we pay homage to our founding fathers, we honour their indomitable spirit, resolute determination, and unparalleled sacrifices under the visionary leadership of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, sacrifices that paved the way for independence. Their courage, foresight and unshakeable faith in the cause of freedom remain an enduring beacon of guidance,” said a statement issued by Pakistan military’s media wing, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
Solemn tribute
The Armed Forces pay solemn tribute to the visionaries, statesmen and soldiers who laid our nation’s foundations, cherishing their legacy with deep reverence and gratitude.
As guardians of national security, we reaffirm our unwavering resolve to safeguard Pakistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, uphold the Constitution, and protect the values that define our national identity, the ISPR statement said.
The unbreakable bond between the Armed Forces and the people is the cornerstone of our collective strength. On this Independence Day, let us renew our resolve to strive for peace, progress, and unity, upholding the ideals of Faith, Unity, and Discipline to realise the dream of a resilient, prosperous, and progressive Pakistan, it concluded.
