Bhat pays tribute to martyrs and veterans

Senior All Parties Hurriyat Conference leader and Jammu Kashmir Salvation Movement Chairman Altaf Ahmed Bhat has paid rich tribute to the martyrs, veterans and brave armed forces of Pakistan on the occasion of Defence Day, saying Sept 6 stands as a shining symbol of courage, sacrifice, faith, and national unity.

Bhat said the people of Pakistan have always stood firm whenever the motherland faced aggression or threat. He said the historic sacrifices rendered by the martyrs and veterans of 1965 continue to inspire generations and remind the nation that freedom, sovereignty, and dignity are protected through courage, discipline, and unwavering commitment.

He said Defence Day is not merely a date in history, but a solemn

reminder of the spirit that united the entire nation behind its armed forces. "The martyrs of 1965 wrote a golden chapter of bravery with their blood. Their sacrifice was not for one generation alone, but for the honour, security, and future of Pakistan," he said.