President showers martyrs with praise
President Arif Alvi pictured during his interview. SCREENGRAB
President Dr Arif Alvi has said that the nation pays tribute to the unprecedented courage and sacrifices of our ancestors and personnel of our security forces who have rendered great sacrifices for the motherland.
“The nation owes to the heroism and sacrifices offered by the jawans and officers of our armed forces, including Pakistan Army, Rangers, air force, navy, police, and other security institutions that made Pakistan’s defence impregnable,” the president said in a statement issued on the eve of ‘Martyrs Reverence Day’ on Wednesday.
The integrity and security of our country would not have been possible without their valuable services, Alvi said, adding that the entire nation was proud of the valiant martyrs who displayed the spirit of patriotism and fearlessness in testing times throughout Pakistan’s history.
“Apart from defending the frontiers of the country, our security forces successfully defeated the menace of terrorism.
“Pakistan single-handedly contained the scourge of terrorism due to the bravery and sacrifices of its forces.
“We should not forget that even during natural calamities and pandemics, our security forces stood shoulder to shoulder with their people and provided timely relief and assistance to their fellow countrymen.”
Being the president of Pakistan, Alvi said, he regularly contacted the families of the martyrs to pay homage and convey his feelings for them.
During his interactions with them, the president said, he felt proud over their spirt of patriotism towards the motherland. “The entire nation acknowledges their contributions towards the defence of the nation and salutes them for laying down their lives for the motherland.
“Pakistan is facing various challenges, and we need to forge unity among our ranks to overcome the challenges being faced by the country.
“Let us pledge on this day that we will never forget our valiant martyrs and reiterate our commitment to always honour them and express our undying love for these brave sons and daughters of the nation. Pakistan Paindabad!”