New Year celebrations in Pakistan indicative of our achievements: DG ISPR

In his message, Major General Asif Ghafoor also thanked ‘ghazis and shuhada’ for their noble sacrifices

Director General (DG) Inter Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Major General Asif Ghafoor on Monday said the jubilations and celebrations across the country on New Year were because of peoples’ achievements and resolve as a nation.



Major Ghafoor took Twitter on the first day of 2018, and lauded the sacrifices of the martyrs and fighters who lost their lives during the country’s ongoing war against terror last year.

The jubilations and celebrations we see across the country tonight are indicative of our achievements and resolve as a nation. We owe it to them who gave their blood and lives for us. Remembering and thanking our ‘Ghazis & Shuhada’ for their noble sacrifices. pic.twitter.com/szJAmzOjzo

— Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor (@OfficialDGISPR) December 31, 2017

Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa, earlier in a statement on the eve of New Year, had said that 2018 was of immense significance for Pakistan both internally and externally with monumental challenges.  He stressed that nothing could defeat the spirit of Pakistan.

“A momentous year is over. 2018 is of immense significance for Pak both internally & externally with monumental challenges. Challenges are convertible into opportunities. Part we have done, remaining we can, and shall do together, IA. Nothing can defeat the spirit of Pak” COAS. pic.twitter.com/gnFOrgXuPW

— Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor (@OfficialDGISPR) December 31, 2017