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Rangers march during celebrations to mark the country s Defence Day in Lahore on September 6, 2015. PHOTO: AFP
The golden jubilee of Pakistan Defence Day was celebrated with great fervour in memory of the 1965 war heroes who defended the motherland.
Celebrations for Defence Day started with a 31-gun salute in the federal capital and 21-gun salute in provincial capitals.
In Karachi, the day started with the change of guard ceremony at Quaid-e-Azam’s mausoleum where contingents of cadets of PAF assumed charge.
Here are some pictures from the ceremony at Quaid-e-Azam’s mausoleum:
Members of Pakistan’s air force march past the mausoleum of Muhammad Ali Jinnah during Defence Day ceremonies in Karachi, Pakistan, September 6, 2015. PHOTO: REUTERS
Special demonstration by Pakistan Navy SSG and Pak Marines at Sea View, Karachi in connection with golden jubilee celebrations of Defence Day. PHOTO: PAKISTAN NAVY
Pakistan Air Force women cadets march next to the mausoleum of Mohammad Ali Jinnah to mark the country s Defence Day in Karachi on September 6, 2015. PHOTO: AFP
Read: 23 must-see photos from 1965 war
Troops take part in a drill during celebrations to mark the country s Defence Day in Lahore on September 6, 2015. PHOTO: AFP
Air Vice Marshal Aasim Zaheer (3rd R), Air Officer Commanding, Pakistan Air Force, walks with officers to lay a wreath at the mausoleum of Muhammad Ali Jinnah during Defence Day ceremonies in Karachi, Pakistan, September 6, 2015. PHOTO: REUTERS