Chief of Army Staff Gen Asim Munir on Thursday expressing his resolve to bring the elements behind May 9 arson and vandalism attacks to justice, reiterated that the entire nation would not let such \u2018barbaric incidents\u2019 happen in future.
\nThe army chief said this while addressing the relatives of the martyred personnel of Islamabad police. He was on a visit to the Islamabad Police Lines.
\nCOAS Munir said the sacrifices of those martyrs, who have been granted immortality by God, cannot be disregarded.
\nNo sacrifices will be avoided for the sake of the country\u2019s dignity and respect, Gen Munir said, adding the Pakistani nation stood by and will keep standing with the relatives of the martyrs.
\nThe army chief\u2019s visit to the Police Lines comes, as the nation unites today to observe \u2018Youm-e-Takreem Shuhada-e-Pakistan (Day of Honouring the Martyrs of Pakistan)\u2019, dedicated to the brave heroes who laid down their lives for the defense and prosperity of the country.
\nThe solemn occasion is marked with various events with the main ceremony at Pakistan Army General Headquarters (GHQ).
\nChief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir Thursday had an informal meeting with the school students and children of martyrs present on the occasion of Pakistan Martyrs\u2019 Day \u2013 which was held at the Pakistan Military\u2019s General Headquarters (GHQ).
\nGeneral Asim Munir said that Pakistan Army was the heir of all children of martyrs, stating that the relation with them is \u2018exemplary and long-lasting\u2019.
\n\u201cPakistan Army will stand united with you,\u201d said COAS to the kids of the martyrs.
\nArmy Chief also visited the martyrs\u2019 monument, laid floral wreath and offered fateha.
\nPresident Dr Arif Alvi, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Alvi in their messages on the occasion of Yaum-e-Takreem-e-Shuhada-e-Pakistan have paid rich tributes to the martyrs of Pakistan, who rendered ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty for ensuring integrity, sovereignty and honour of the nation and the motherland.
\nThe President in his message said the entire nation is proud of its valiant martyrs who displayed the spirit of patriotism and fearlessness in testing times throughout the history.
\nThe Prime Minister in a tweet urged people, including the children, to visit monuments and graves of martyrs and shower flowers on them as a sign of affection and respect. He said we should show to the world that we are the nation that holds its Shuhada in veneration and affection.
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