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1965 war: Pivotal actions of Pakistani armed forces
The Express Tribune takes a look at some of the war's defining engagements
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Atif Aslam, ISPR team up for Defence Day song
'Humain Pyar Hai Pakistan Se' features Pakistanis' struggle for independence and the sacrifice of the soldiers
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'Spare no effort to protect motherland': President, PM pay tribute on Defence Day
Nation pays tribute to martyrs
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Nation commemorates 53rd Defence Day
31-gun salute in federal capital, ceremonies across Pakistan held to commerorate occasion
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Anecdotes from the 1965 Pakistan-India War
The Express Tribune presents memories of war veterans, kin
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LTC paints buses with pictures of martyrs
To acknowledge the unforgettable services of these heroes to the country
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Over 120 pugilists to punch it out in Defence Day championship
'K-P has boxing talent but lack of opportunities kills dreams of young athletes'
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Navy holds Defence Day show in Karachi
Exhibition also organised at Hyderabad Garrison to commemorate 1965 war heroism
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Hilal-e-Istiqlal flag hoisted at Jinnah Hall
Flag was awarded to the people of Sialkot for the courage they demonstrated during 1965 war
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Military exhibition attracts huge crowd in Bahawalpur
Schoolchildren, army officers and people from all walks of life pay homage to the martyrs of 1965 war
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Mohmand Agency pays homage to its martyrs
Tribal leaders, security forces and officials of the political administration paid homage to martyrs on ‘Defence Day’
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With traditional fervor: Defence Day celebrated in Balochistan
Acting commander southern command lays floral wreath at Yadgar-e-Shuhada
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War on terror: If we fail, region fails: Gen Bajwa
Army chief hits back at US criticism of Pakistan’s efforts, calls for resolution of Kashmir dispute
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Defence Day: Nation pays homage to martyrs
People from all walks of life mark date with special prayers for the unity, solidarity, prosperity of country
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Security, traffic plans finalised for 'Defence Day'
At least 1,500 cops will be deployed across the garrison city
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GOC lauds SU students' paintings featuring armed forces' sacrifice
Prizes distributed among top artists in various categories
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Defence Day: PM, President extol 1965 war heroes
PM Abbasi says today's Pakistan is much stronger and its defence impregnable
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Stars come together to celebrate Defence Day
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Hadiqa Kiani, Shehzad Roy, Atif Aslam and Ali Zafar paid tribute to the martyrs at GHQ
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Defence Day: Amid tight security, celebrations held at GHQ
Other garrison areas also held events honouring martyrs, soldiers
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Remembering 1965: Defence Day observed with pride
Punjab Rangers present guard of honour at Allama Iqbal’s mausoleum
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Commemorated: Defence Day in K-P, FATA celebrated
For the first time in history, a flag-hosting ceremony was held in South Waziristan
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Remembering our heroes: Defence Day celebrated
A change of guard ceremony was held at the Quaid’s mausoleum where cadets of the PAF Risalpur assumed the guard duty
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Pakistan is unconquerable, Army chief warns enemies
Zarb-e-Azb has achieved its objectives, Gen Raheel addresses Defence Day ceremony
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'Pakistan Zindabad': Cricketers tweet Defence Day messages
Sana Mir, Shahid Afridi among others celebrate Pakistan's Defence Day
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Nation celebrates Defence Day today
Fateha and Quran Khawani will also be held for those who laid down their lives to serve the nation
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Mobile phone services suspended in Rawalpindi
Deactivation of service will remain in force until Tuesday (today) evening
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Remembering 1965 war: Defence Day to be commemorated across K-P
Similarly, a special function will be held in Swabi district to pay tribute to Colonel Sher Khan
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Where did we go wrong?
Wars are bad, very bad and destructive. In the end, everyone loses, and there are no winners
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Celebrating sisters in arms
This Defence Day, let us remember some great women who are sacrificing their today for the sake of our tomorrow
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Sept 6, 1965 day of victory for Pakistan, says Rashid
The Defence Day ceremonies were also held in the PTV’s centres in Peshawar, Lahore, Quetta and Karachi
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President, PM resolve to protect Pakistan
Say they are fully aware of the conspiracies and tactics of the enemies
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‘Cold start or hot start’: We’re ready, says Gen Raheel
Army chief says any misadventure will have unbearable cost
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People flock mausoleums of maryrs in Gujar Khan
Ceremonies held at mazars of two Nishan-e-Haider recipients
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Defence Day: Universities pay tribute to war heroes
Walks, seminars and flag-raising ceremonies arranged
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50Th Anniversary: Defence day celebrated with fervour
PAF jets that participated in fly past included JF Thunder, F-16, Mirage and F-7
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Violence round-up: Two suspected militants killed
Police believe they were planning a terrorist activity on Defence Day
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Enemy will have to pay unbearable price for short or prolonged war: army chief
General Raheel says Kashmir is an unfinished agenda of Partition; peace in region hinges on the resolution of dispute
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Timeless classics that pay tribute to Pakistan's armed forces
Revisiting Sunehray Din and Alpha Bravo Charlie that rekindle our patriotic flare to date
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Pakistan cricket fraternity celebrates Defence Day
Wasim Akram, Shahid Afridi, Ahmed Shehzad and others tweet to honour the war of 1965
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Nishan-e-Haider: The mark of the lion
As Pakistan observes the 50th anniversary of the 1965 war today, take a closer look at the Nishan-e-Haider
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Pakistan observes 50th Defence Day
Nation observes one-minute silence to pay homage to soldiers who lost their lives in 1965 war
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RAW-linked terror bid foiled ahead of Defence Day
PM says Pakistan aware of conspiracies of enemies; president says any threat to security will be frustrated
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A day to remember the martyrs
Instead of confronting what happened during 1965 War, what we are seeing 50 years down the line is similar hyperbole
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In remembrance: People in K-P, FATA to observe Defence Day
2015 marks 50th anniversary of 1965 Indo-Pak war heroics
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Indo-Pak war of 1965: Then and now
If there is a lesson to be drawn from 1965 War, it is that Kashmir issue requires a principled and viable resolution
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Defence Day: Sept 6 has significant place in Pakistan’s history, says Shahbaz
Shahbaz Sharif pays tribute to sacrifices rendered by Pakistan Army
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Nation to commemorate Defence Day celebrations with moment of silence
The day will start with a 31 gun salute in the federal capital and 21-gun salute in the provincial capitals
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23 must-see photos from 1965
We look back at the some of the most intriguing pictures from the Indo-Pak war that lasted almost 17 days in 1965
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Defence Day terror attack foiled in Quetta: ISPR
Suspected terrorist confessed links with RAW and having planted IEDs in Quetta on two separate occasions