In pictures: Pakistan celebrates 54th Defence Day

Pakistan celebrates Defence Day to commemorate the sacrifices made by Pakistani soldiers


Agencies September 06, 2019
Members of the Pakistan Air Force march near the mausoleum of Muhammad Ali Jinnah during Defence Day ceremonies, or Pakistan's Memorial Day, to express solidarity with the people of Kashmir, in Karachi. PHOTO: Reuters

Members of the Pakistan Air Force march near the mausoleum of Muhammad Ali Jinnah during Defence Day ceremonies, or Pakistan's Memorial Day. PHOTO: Reuters Members of the Pakistan Air Force march near the mausoleum of Muhammad Ali Jinnah during Defence Day ceremonies, or Pakistan's Memorial Day. PHOTO: REUTERS

A member of the Pakistan Air Force stands guard at the mausoleum of Muhammad Ali Jinnah during Defence Day ceremonies. PHOTO: Reuters A member of the Pakistan Air Force stands guard at the mausoleum of Muhammad Ali Jinnah during Defence Day ceremonies. PHOTO: REUTERS

A member of the Pakistan Air Force salutes as the national flag is raised at the mausoleum of Muhammad Ali Jinnah during Defence Day ceremonies. PHOTO : Reuters A member of the Pakistan Air Force salutes as the national flag is raised at the mausoleum of Muhammad Ali Jinnah during Defence Day ceremonies. PHOTO: REUTERS

Members of the Pakistan Air Force change their positions at the mausoleum of Muhammad Ali Jinnah during the Defence Day ceremonies, or Pakistan's Memorial Day, to express solidarity with the people of Kashmir in Karachi. PHOTO: Reuters Members of the Pakistan Air Force change their positions at the mausoleum of Muhammad Ali Jinnah during the Defence Day ceremonies, or Pakistan's Memorial Day, to express solidarity with the people of Kashmir in Karachi. PHOTO: REUTERS

A Pakistan's national flag flies on mast as the members of the Pakistan Air Force march at the mausoleum of Muhammad Ali Jinnah during Defence Day ceremonies. PHOTO: Reuters A Pakistan's national flag flies on the mast as the members of the Pakistan Air Force march at the mausoleum of Muhammad Ali Jinnah during Defence Day ceremonies. PHOTO: REUTERS

Members of the Pakistan Air Force change their positions at the mausoleum of Muhammad Ali Jinnah. PHOTO: Reuters Members of the Pakistan Air Force change their positions at the mausoleum of Muhammad Ali Jinnah. PHOTO: REUTERS

 Army honor guards pay tribute at the war monument, during Defence Day ceremonies, or Pakistan's Memorial Day, to express solidarity with the people of Kashmir, at Wagah border, near Lahore. PHOTO: Reuters Army honor guards pay tribute at the war monument, during Defence Day ceremonies, or Pakistan's Memorial Day, to express solidarity with the people of Kashmir, at Wagah border, near Lahore. PHOTO: REUTERS

 Air Force cadets march outside the mausoleum of Pakistan's founder Mohammad Ali Jinnah to celebrate Defence Day, which marks the anniversary of the country's second war with India between August and September 1965 with both sides claiming victory after it ended in a stalemate, in Karachi. PHOTO: Reuters Air Force cadets march outside the mausoleum of Pakistan's founder Mohammad Ali Jinnah to celebrate Defence Day, which marks the anniversary of the country's second war with India between August and September 1965 with both sides claiming victory after it ended in a stalemate, in Karachi. PHOTO: REUTERS

Men and children on a tank pose for pictures during Defence Day ceremonies, or Pakistan's Memorial Day, to express solidarity with the people of Kashmir, in Peshawar, Pakistan September 6, 2019. PHOTO: REUTERS Men and children on a tank pose for pictures during Defence Day ceremonies, or Pakistan's Memorial Day, to express solidarity with the people of Kashmir, in Peshawar, Pakistan September 6, 2019. PHOTO: REUTERS

A train of Pakistan Railways branded on the eve of Defence Day of Pakistan being seen off by university students at Rawalpindi railway station. This initiative was launched to commemorate solidarity with Kashmiris. PHOTO: EXPRESS A train of Pakistan Railways branded on the eve of Defence Day of Pakistan being seen off by university students at Rawalpindi railway station. This initiative was launched to commemorate solidarity with Kashmiris. PHOTO: EXPRESS

 

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Boat rally organised by Pakistan Navy at Karachi Harbour on Defence Day. PHOTO: APP Boat rally organised by Pakistan Navy at Karachi Harbour on Defence Day. PHOTO: APP

Pakistan Army personnel demonstrating their skills during Defence Day of Pakistan at Karnal Sher Khan (Shaheed) stadium. PHOTO: INP Pakistan Army personnel demonstrating their skills during Defence Day of Pakistan at Karnal Sher Khan (Shaheed) stadium. PHOTO: ONLINE

Members of civil society hold portraits of Pakistan Army martyrs  at Jinnah Avenue in federal capital. PHOTO: ONLINE Members of civil society hold portraits of Pakistan Army martyrs at Jinnah Avenue in federal capital. PHOTO: ONLINE

Students are performing tableaus on stage at Govt. Degree College in Rawalpindi to pay homage to the martyrs. Photo: ONLINE Students are performing tableau on stage at Govt. Degree College in Rawalpindi to pay homage to the martyrs. PHOTO: ONLINE

Governor Punjab Muhammad Sarwar visiting ammunition stalls organised by Pakistan Air Force at PAF Base on Defence Day in provincial capital. PHOTO: ONLINE Governor Punjab Muhammad Sarwar visiting ammunition stalls organised by Pakistan Air Force at PAF Base on Defence Day in provincial capital. PHOTO: ONLINE

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