Punjab caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi Thursday visited Yadgar-e-Shuhada in Baba Molay Shah Graveyard in the Mustafabad area of Kasur and prayed for the elevation of the ranks of the martyrs of 1965 war, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
The chief minister’s visit to Yadgar-e-Shuhada, built in memory of the victorious martyrs of the Battle of Khem Karan in the war of 1965, was in connection with Youm-e-Takreem Shuhada-e-Pakistan.
Mohsin Naqvi laid floral wreaths on the graves of the martyrs and paid glowing tributes to the great sacrifices of the brave sons of the country who were martyred in the war of 1965.
“On Youm-e-Takreem Shuhada-e-Pakistan, the entire Pakistan is expressing love to the martyrs. The brave soldiers buried in Mustafabad defended the country by sacrificing their lives,” the chief minister said.
“The martyrs who gave a jaw-breaking response to the enemy are still alive in the hearts of the nation. The army set great examples of bravery on every front which will always be remembered,” he added.
“The martyrs wrote the history of the defence of Pakistan with their blood. The nation cannot forget the sacrifices of martyrs and Ghazis. The martyrs are alive in our hearts and will remain,” he pointed out.
“Today, the entire nation expresses complete solidarity with the martyrs and their families. The entire nation and the brave armed forces of Pakistan are united for national security,” he averred.
The Lahore division commissioner, Kasur deputy commissioner and senior military and police officers were present on the occasion.