{"id":111477,"date":"2025-09-06T01:52:52","date_gmt":"2025-09-05T20:52:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/?p=111477"},"modified":"2025-09-06T01:52:54","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T20:52:54","slug":"embassy-of-pakistan-in-brussels-commemorates-defence-day-with-solemn-ceremony","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/2025\/111477\/","title":{"rendered":"Embassy of Pakistan in Brussels Commemorates Defence Day with Solemn Ceremony"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Brussels (National Times) The Embassy of Pakistan in Brussels commemorated Defence Day with a solemn ceremony, paying tribute to the valiant armed forces who defended the motherland against external aggression and continue to safeguard its sovereignty with courage and resolve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ceremony began with the recitation of the Holy Quran, followed by the messages of the President and Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The event was attended by Defence Attach\u00e9s, Belgian nationals, journalists, community leaders, and a large number of members of the Pakistani diaspora.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Addressing the gathering, Ambassador of Pakistan to the European Union, Belgium and Luxembourg, H.E. Rahim Hayat Qureshi, highlighted the history and significance of 6 September. He noted that Defence Day is both a reminder of the great sacrifices made during the 1965 war and a symbol of the nation\u2019s unity, resilience, and unwavering commitment to defend the homeland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ambassador emphasized that the day honours the brave soldiers who laid down their lives for Pakistan and reaffirms the nation\u2019s resolve that its defence remains a sacred and supreme duty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-111478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-1568x882.png 1568w, https:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This year\u2019s observance also included tributes to the heroes of Marka-e-Haq, whose courage thwarted the enemy\u2019s designs, and to the martyrs of Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos, who embraced martyrdom while safeguarding the nation. A one-minute silence was observed to honour their supreme sacrifices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ceremony concluded with a special prayer for the progress and prosperity of Pakistan and for the continued strength and well-being of its armed forces.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Brussels (National Times) The Embassy of Pakistan in Brussels commemorated Defence Day with a solemn ceremony, paying tribute to the valiant armed forces who defended the motherland against external aggression and continue to safeguard its sovereignty with courage and resolve. 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