Special events held in Karachi on the occasion of Youm-e-Tashakur for the success of Operation Bunyan Al-Marsoos

The day began with the recitation of the Holy Quran, special prayers for the Islamic republic of Pakistan and nation and a gun salute. Corps Commander Karachi Lieutenant General Muhammad Avais Dastgir, Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Military), Sitara-e-Imtiaz visited the Quaid’s mausoleum on the occasion of Youm-e-Tashakur and laid a floral wreath at the mausoleum of the Father of Nation and offered Fateha. A flag hoisting ceremony was also held in Karachi Corps. Another ceremony was held at the Yadgar e Shuhada, Malir Garrison in connection with Youm-e-Tashakur. Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah and Corps Commander Karachi Lieutenant General Avais Dastgir visited Yadgar e Shuhada, laid floral wreath and offered Fateha. On this special occasion, other ministers, Chief Secretary Sindh, senior civil and military officers were also present. A decorated contingent of the Pakistan Army presented a salute at the Yadgar e Shuhada. The Chief Minister Sindh and Corps Commander Karachi met with the families of the martyrs and paid tribute to their sacrifices for the sake of the motherland. The Chief Minister said that our Pakistani forces are an iron wall in front of the enemy and the enemy will now refrain from such cowardly acts again. He further said that our people and army are one and no one can subdue the pure soil in which the blood of our brave martyrs is mixed. The Corps Commander Karachi, while talking to the families of the martyrs said that our Pakistani forces have defeated enemy due to the high morale and spirit of faith of our brave soldiers. He said that our martyrs are our assets and because of their sacrifices, today we were able to act as Bunyan-un-Marsoos against the enemy. Events were also held in other districts of Sindh on Yadgar e Shuhadas which include Pano Aqil, Hyderabad Garrisons, Pakistan Coast Guards and Sindh Rangers Headquarters. Youm-e-Tashakur was also celebrated by Pakistan Police and other civil institutions and segments of society to mark the success of the country’s Operation Bunyan Al-Marsoos.