Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) The consulate general of Pakistan in Jeddah commemorated the national defence day of Pakistan to pay tribute to those Pakistani who laid down their lives in the service of the motherland.
Display areas were set-up to highlight bravery and courage of Pakistani military in the 1965 war.
The event was attended with representation from different segments of the Pakistani community. The ceremony commenced with recitation of the Holy Quran followed by National Anthems of Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. Special messages of the President and Prime Minister of Pakistan were read out to the public.
Speaking on the occasion, consul general of Pakistan, Khalid Majeed, highlighted the sacrifices rendered by the brave soldiers of Pakistani armed forces.
He paid special tribute to the martyred as well as their brave families. He also reiterated the resolve of the resilient Pakistani nation to overcome all challenges and emphasized on the significance of relationships among comity of nations to deal with contemporary issues facing the world.
During the event, the Consul General handed over certificates of appreciation to the four recipients of the Foreign minister’s honors List. Their contributions, efforts and sacrifices in the fight against COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia was greatly acknowledged. The event concluded with collective prays for the martyrs of Pakistan as well as for the safety, security continued progress and prosperity of Pakistan.
Earlier, a documentary on the contribution of Pakistan’s armed forces was screened. A special song specially written for the occasion by the Press Counselor was aired and beautifully dressed school children performed tableau and speeches marking the significance of the day
