Governor, chief minister and corps commander lay wreaths at Quetta martyrs’ monument

QUETTA: A solemn central ceremony was held in Quetta on Defence and Martyrs’ Day. Governor Balochistan Sheikh Jaffar Khan Mandokhail, Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Sarfraz Bugti, Corps Commander Balochistan Lieutenant General Rahat Naseem Ahmed Khan and other senior civil and military officials attended.

A smart contingent of the Pakistan Army presented a salute at the martyrs’ monument. Governor Balochistan, Chief Minister Balochistan, the Corps Commander Balochistan and other civil and military officials laid flowers at the monument and offered prayers.

Tribute was paid to the brave sons who laid down their lives for the defence, security and sovereignty of the beloved homeland. Their everlasting sacrifices were saluted.

Expressing national resolve, patriotism and devotion to the martyrs, the participants renewed the pledge that the sacrifices made for the defence and security of Pakistan would always be remembered. They also pledged that the martyrs’ great struggle and sacrifices would be passed on to the new generation.

Photo: courtesy DGPR Balochistan