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


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


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 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


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



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


 

PHOTO: EXPRESS


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: ONLINE


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