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A smartly turned-out contingent of PAF Academy Asghar Khan assumed the ceremonial guard duties at the mausoleum of Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah. Photo: Geo News/file   ISLAMABAD: The nation is observing Defence and Martyrs' Day today to pay tribute to  the shaheed (martyrs) and ghazis (honorific for living soldiers) with simplicity amid unprecedented floods that have submerged one-third of the country and have claimed over 1,300 lives so far. The Pakistan Army postponed its annual Defence Day ceremony — held at the General Headquarters on September 6 every year — in solidarity with flood victims across the country. The ceremony is held to commemorate the sacrifices of fallen heroes during the 1965 war. In 1965, the Indian forces, on this day, crossed the international border at night to attack Pakistan but the nation thwarted its nefarious designs. Special prayers were offered after Fajr in mosques this morning for the progress and prosperity of the country and the

Members of Pakistan´s air force stand in position as they recite national anthem during Defence Day ceremonies, or Pakistan´s Memorial Day, at the mausoleum of Muhammad Ali Jinnah in Karachi. - Reuters President Alvi and PM Shehbaz Sharif pay homage to martyrs and ghazis of 1965 Pakistan-India war. Defence Day starts with special prayers in mosques for progress and prosperity of country. September 6 marks great sacrifices and stories of valour of Pakistani troops. Pakistan is observing today (Tuesday) Defence Day with patriotic zeal and zest and remembering the valorous martyrs of the 1965 war, as the nation continues its battle against historic floods. The nation observes the day every year on September 6 to pay homage to the shuhahda and ghazis of the battle and reaffirm its commitment to defend Pakistan against all threats. The day marks the start of the Pakistan-India war in 1965 when Indian troops breached the international border in the darkness of the night with the int