Candlelight Ceremony Held in Shikarpur to Honour Martyrs on Defence Day
A solemn candlelight ceremony was held at Lakhi Dar in Shikarpur to mark Defence Day and pay tribute to the brave martyrs and national heroes who sacrificed their lives defending the motherland.
Assistant Commissioner Shikarpur and ASP (UT) attended, along with other participants, as stated in a press release on Monday. Those present observed a one-minute silence in memory of the martyrs and lit candles as a mark of respect and remembrance.
The attendees expressed solidarity with the families of the martyrs and paid tribute to their invaluable sacrifices for Pakistan’s security, sovereignty, and peace.
Assistant Commissioner Shikarpur highlighted the courage, patriotism, and unwavering commitment to duty demonstrated by the armed forces and the nation’s martyrs. He emphasized that these sacrifices would continue to inspire future generations. He also stressed the collective responsibility of every citizen to promote national unity, peace, discipline, and public service.
The candlelight ceremony at Lakhi Dar served as a powerful symbol of respect, remembrance, and gratitude. It concluded with prayers for the departed souls of the martyrs and for lasting peace, prosperity, and progress in Pakistan.
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