Pakistan-Youm-e-Shuhada: The Real Heroes

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By Sajjad Shaukat
Every year, the Pakistan Army commemorates Youm-e-Shuhada (Martyrs Day) on April 30 and
the whole nation joins it to pay tribute to the departed souls of those valiant army officials who
sacrificed their lives for the safety and security of the country and its people.
Several ceremonies are being held at the Garrisons all over the country, but the main ceremony is
being held at Yadqar-e-Shuhada, General Headquarters (GHQ) Rawalpindi. The families and
relatives of the martyrs (Shuhada), serving and retired officers including people, belonging to
various segments of society are invited to attend a function at the GHQ to pay tribute to the
national heroes. Similarly, a sizeable number of near and dear ones of the martyrs are invited to
attend the functions at the Corps Headquarters.
This time, Youm-e-Shuhada has come at a time when Pakistan and its armed forces have been
facing a different war, while enemy is also different, which employs subversive activities of
various kinds which also include internal and external challenges. In these terms, Pakistan is in
In this respect, our Armed Forces have almost successfully obtained their objectives in North
Waziristan Agency (NWA) including Khyber Agency through military operation Zarb-e-Azb
against the terrorists who had challenged the writ of the state, and had frightened the entire
nation by their terror-acts. Pakistan has perennially been facing subversive activities and
sectarian violence in Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Karachi and other parts of the country
including tribal areas where security forces are coping with the militants.
Externally, Pak Army and Rangers have boldly been responding to India’s unprovoked firing at
the Line of Control in Kashmir and Working Boundary in Sialkot. While, the fundamentalist
party BJP led by the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is implementing anti-Muslim and
anti-Pakistan agenda. In this context, BJP leader Dr. Subramaniam Swamy, a staunch promoter
of Hindutva (Hindu nationalism) stated on July 12, 2014 that India needed only two years to
defeat Pakistan militarily, and the only solution of Kashmir was war, as “there is no peaceful,
And, Pakistan’s security forces have also faced cross-border terrorism from Afghanistan side,
encountering heavily-armed militants who from time to time, targeted Army’s check posts, and
other civil and military installations.
However, services of Pak Army cannot be explained in words. They always make us proud.
They stood first in the time of national crisis and natural calamities. Their untiring sincere efforts
mark the defence of Pakistan with an ultimate assurance to safeguard the country at all heads.
We are proud to have such great sons, because these are the heroes who really make history—
the martyrs. The sacrifices of our Shuhada are what make our defence unconquerable.
Pakistan’s armed forces are our strategic assets and first line of defence. Whether it be frustrating
enemy’s nefarious designs on the borders and fighting off internal enemies, horrifying the state
or it may be the difficult times of natural catastrophes, these bold soldiers have strengthened and
fortified the motherland by leaving no stone unturned. Every Pakistani salutes to those brave
sons of the soil, who always ensure our safety by keeping the frontiers safe. The alertness and
resolve of our soldiers in looking out—day and night for all internal and external enemies, and
who are always ready to confront the mayhem of severe conditions from the scorching deserts to
the icy glaciers in the face of death with no fear—help the persons in tiring times of calamities,
leaving their families behind in their determination to provide protection to all the families of our
country, and thus make them real national heroes.
Today, the whole nation stands by our soldiers who are guarding our borders and days will prove
that the war against terrorism will not finish us, while the terrorists themselves will be eliminated
by our valiant soldiers who desire to be martyrs and are not afraid of death. Caravans of Shuhada
will continue forever. We salute all the soldiers of Pakistan, who are sacrificing their today for
our tomorrow. However, surely martyrs are gladly giving up their bodies to torture and death-the
trustworthy heroes of our history.
Nevertheless, the importance of the Youm-e-Shuhada, this year has been increased, as the nation
stood by forces when they have also been made target of malevolent campaign, being launched
by the anti-Pakistan foreign entities.
In this regard, while playing national songs on the occasion, the TV channels must also give a
matching response to the hostile forces which are working against the integrity of the country,
and are distorting the image of Pak Army.
It is mentionable that last year, while offering Fateha for the martyrs Chief of Army Staff, Gen.
Raheel Sharif delivered a remarkable speech at Yadgar-e-Shuhada ceremony. He said, “The
commitment of Pakistan armed forces to democracy and the Constitution is a matter of
satisfaction and also a matter of huge significance.” Gen. Raheel Sharif’s declaration of his
devotion to media’s freedom and his tributes to the media were highly significant. He pointed
out, “The people and the Army are on the same page on all the important matters.”
Gen. Raheel Sharif also expressed the Army’s point of view on terrorism and the Kashmir issue,
and elaborated, He supports every attempt made for eliminating terrorism.” And, he
convincingly highlighted the importance of the Kashmir issue, saying, “Pakistan is a peace-
loving country, but if the country is ever subjected to aggression, it is fully capable of giving a
Besides, stressing the need of unity among all segments of society, he concluded, “Pakistan’s
armed forces are keeping a close vigil on the internal and external challenges and were fully
capable of meeting all the threats to the security of the country…the armed forces remained alert
round the clock for the defence of the motherland.”
Nonetheless, during this very day, the Yaum-e-Shuhada, people of Pakistan laud the unparalleled
sacrifices of the soldiers, paying them tribute, as they are the real heroes of the country.

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