PESHAWAR
While the nation celebrated Eid-ul-Azha with joy and warmth, Pakistan’s valiant security forces remained steadfast at the country’s frontiers, ensuring a peaceful and secure environment for all.
Deployed across the restive Pak-Afghan border, the Line of Control (LoC) in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and restive areas of Balochistan, these guardians of the nation observed Eid with unwavering commitment and spirit, vowing to sacrfice their lives for Pakistan.
Despite being far away from their families, they stood tall against the threats posed by terrorists and saboteurs, reinforcing the safety of the homeland.
Their humble celebrations at deployment posts were a powerful reminder of their resilience, dedication, and gallantry.
While many embraced their loved ones, soldiers exchanged Eid greetings through brief phone calls or video messages filled with immense pride and purpose.
“I may not be with my family today, but I feel their prayers and love,” said Subedar Jibran Khan of Frontier Corps, stationed at Parachinar, near the Pak-Afghan border.
“Eid is more meaningful to us when we are serving our country and ensuring its peace and stability for our people,” he added.
Following in the footsteps of his late father, Subedar (Retd) Misri Khan, who served in the Pakistan Army, Jibran Khan recounted his father’s words: “Pakistan has given us everything– respect, honour, and identity—we are always ready to sacrifice for its defense.”
For these soldiers, Eid is more than a religious festival—it is a reminder of unity, brotherhood, and the noble cause of protecting the motherland from all threats.
From performing Eid prayers to sharing meals with fellow comrades, these moments reinforced their shared mission and strengthened their bonds.
In a heartwarming gesture, schoolchildren in Peshawar prepared and sent handmade Eid greeting cards to soldiers deployed in forward areas. These cards, filled with heartfelt messages, brought smiles and a sense of connection to the troops miles away from home.
The entire nation also remembered the unmatched sacrifices of heroes like Captain Muhammad Sarwar Shaheed (NH), Major Aziz Bhatti Shaheed (NH), Major Shabbir Sharif Shaheed (NH), Major Tufail Shaheed (NH), Rashid Minhas Shaheed (NH), Captain Karnal Sher Khan Shaheed (NH)—and thousands of others who laid down their lives for Pakistan.
The entire nation paid rich tributes to defenders of Pakistan whose examplary bravery and battlefield performance have destroyed the nefarious designs of India during operation Iron Wall in May conflict and inflicted heavy losses to the enemy.
“Eid Mubarak to our brave defenders of Pakistan,” said Professor Dr Ejaz Khan, former Chairman International Relations Department at University of Peshawar. “Your sacrifices ensure peace during our Eid celebrations. You are the pride of Pakistan.”
Renowned Pashto singer Khayal Muhammad, economic expert Sumbal Riaz, artist Shahzab and veteran actor Javed Babar also sent Eid greetings to the troops, saluting their courage in confronting hostile threats.
“You are the shield of this nation,” said Misal Khan, retired information officer. “May Allah keep our soldiers safe from every harm.”
As our soldiers continue to protect the nation with resilience, faith, and patriotism, let us honour their sacrifices and stand united in gratitude.
This Eidul Azha, while the celebrations of soldiers on borders may be modest, their dedication shines brighter than ever.
