Kashmiri kids pay tribute to armed forces on Defence Day

The young Kashmiri children, representing both sides of the Line of Control (LoC) , gathered on Friday to honour the armed forces of Pakistan for their commitment to defending the Pakistan and supporting the noble cause of the oppressed people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).

"We honour the historic and courageous role of our armed forces in combating terrorism and safeguarding sovereignty. Their legacy of sacrifices will be remembered by the people of Kashmir and Pakistan for generations to come," said a resolution adopted by the young Kashmiris at a display of patriotism and solidarity.

Zahid Amin, a prominent Muzaffarabad based political and social leader, was the chief guest on the occasion. Other speakers included Zameer Naz and senior Kashmiri journalist Tariq Naqash.

In the earlier part of the event, students Yusra Imtiaz, Hibba Naveed, Konain Fatima, Aqib Saeed, Minahal Iqbal, Qurat ul Ain, Raja Liaquat and Chaudhry Bilal delivered speeches in Urdu and English, highlighting the significance of Defence Day, the sacrifices of the Pakistan army and role of the nation in countering enemy's aggression.

The resolution also honoured the martyrs, describing their bravery as a source of pride and inspiration for a strong, united, and resilient Pakistan.

The young Kashmiris urged the Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir to continue championing the cause of freedom and justice for the oppressed Kashmiri people.

Recalling the 1965 war, Amin said that it was triggered by India's aggression following a series of embarrassing defeats in IIOJK at the hands of Kashmiri freedom fighters.

He noted that the first recipient of Pakistan's highest military award was also martyred on Kashmiri soil, which highlighted the army's dedication to the Kashmir cause.

"It is heartening that Gen Asim Munir has firmly renewed this commitment, much to our delight and satisfaction," he added.

The senior journalist Naqash reminded the audience that military success was impossible without public support.

Remembering the widespread public support for Pakistan Army during the 1965 war, he noted that India, fearing this spirit, had embarked on malicious efforts to create a wedge between the public and the armed forces through fifth-generation warfare.

He urged the younger generation to remain vigilant and thwart the enemy's nefarious designs with wisdom and unity.

Paying heartfelt tribute to the martyrs of the Pakistan Army, who sacrificed their lives in various wars with India, Naqash maintained that the people of Jammu and Kashmir deeply recognized and appreciated Pakistan's efforts, along with those of its armed forces, in their struggle for freedom from India.

"Let me reiterate that Pakistan's security and prosperity are closely linked to the liberation of Kashmir and we, the Kashmiris, remain committed to the ideology of 'one nation, one dream'," he said.