Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Pervez Kiyani has declared martyrs the greatest asset of the nation, and said that the country's defense is a religious duty for the Pakistan Army.
Addressing the Martyrs Parade held at the GHQ here Friday in connection with the Yaum-e-Shuhada celebrated to pay tributes to the army troops laid their lives for the defense and sovereignty of the country, Kayani said Pakistan Army offered 15,000 lives for the sovereignty and defence of the country.
Army chief declared Yaum-e-Shuhada as an annual event, saying that the nation and the armed forces will mark the day every year on April 30.
The impressive ceremony held at Yadgar-e-Shuhada, General Headquarters, was attended by families of Shuhada, Parliamentarians, serving and retired officers of the Armed Forces and a large number of people from all walks of life.
General Kayani along with relatives of shuhada inaugurated the Shuhada Monument, laid the floral wreath and offered Fatiha. A smartly turned out contingent of Pakistan Army presented Guard of Honour.
In his address he highlighted the sacrifices of the martyrs to salute the courageous men who laid down their lives for their country.
Ceremonies were also held at Garrisons all over the country, a handout issued by the ISPR stated.
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