Corps commander lays wreath at martyrs’ memorial

LAHORE: Martyrs’ Memorial in the provincial capital hosted a ceremony on Friday to commemorate Youm-e-Tashakur, honouring the sacrifices of Pakistan's armed forces.

Corps Commander Lahore Lt-Gen Fayyaz Hussain Shah was the chief guest at the event. The ceremony was attended by a large number of serving and retired military officers, families of martyrs, senior civil officials, and citizens.

Lt-Gen Fayyaz Hussain laid a floral wreath at the martyrs’ memorial and led prayers for the departed souls. Serving and retired officers, along with civil dignitaries, also placed flowers and offered prayers for the elevation of the martyrs’ ranks in the hereafter.

The event began with a flag-hoisting ceremony led by the corps commander. Students from Government College University and various singers performed patriotic songs with enthusiasm and elegance, stirring emotions among the attendees.

The impressive performance by the Pakistan Rangers Punjab drill squad received widespread appreciation from the audience.

GOC visits Maj Shabbir Sharif Shaheed’s memorial: A ceremony was held here to honour Major Shabbir Sharif Shaheed, recipient of Nishan-e-Haider, at Miani Sahib Graveyard.

The event marked the national observance of 'Youm-e-Tashakur', celebrated across Pakistan to commemorate the significant achievements in operation Bunyanum Marsoos and Ma’araka-e-Haq.

Major Shabbir Sharif was martyred during the 1971 Pakistan-India war and was revered for his extraordinary bravery and sacrifice. General Officer Commanding (GOC) 11 Division, Major General Rao Imran Sartaj, laid the floral wreath at the memorial and offered Fateha.

A contingent of the Pakistan army presented a ceremonial salute. The ceremony was attended by Brig Kashif, Lt Colonel Agha Ghafoor and members of the martyr’s family and others.