Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces (COAS & CDF), hosted a reception in honour of Pakistan Army veterans on the occasion of Independence Day. According to ISPR press release, a large number of retired officers and soldiers attended the reception.
The COAS & CDF paid rich tribute to the invaluable contributions and lifelong services of the veterans in defending the country, acknowledging their enduring role in strengthening national resilience. Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir underscored that the experience, guidance and continued engagement of veterans remain a valuable institutional asset, particularly in navigating an increasingly complex and evolving security environment.
The veterans expressed their confidence in the leadership of the Pakistan Army and reaffirmed their continued support to the Armed Forces in confronting emerging security challenges. They also pledged to continue contributing towards national unity, peace, stability and prosperity.
It is worth mentioning here that Field Marshal Munir, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf and Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, on behalf of the Armed Forces of Pakistan, extended felicitations to the nation on the auspicious occasion of Pakistan’s Independence Day, the military’s media wing said on Friday.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Armed Forces, on the historic occasion, paid profound tribute to Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founding fathers and all those whose sacrifices transformed the aspiration of freedom into the reality of a sovereign Pakistan.
“Their vision, courage and resolve remain a guiding force for the nation and continue to inspire us to uphold the principles and ideals of Pakistan,” the ISPR said.
The ISPR also added that the Armed Forces of Pakistan respectfully acknowledged the supreme sacrifices of the country’s martyrs, the services of its veterans, the dedication of law enforcement personnel and the contributions of every Pakistani who has served the nation.