PESHAWAR
\nA wave of patriotic fervour swept across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Saturday as citizens took to the streets in massive demonstrations to express unwavering support for the brave Pakistani Armed Forces.
\nIn a show of national solidarity, people from all walks of life gathered in public squares, neighborhood corners, and key urban centers in all districts of Khyber Pakthunkhwa, voicing their strong commitment and support to them for the country\u2019s sovereignty and security.
\nMajor cities, including Peshawar, Abbottabad, Swat, Mardan DI Khan, Charsadda, Dir, Bannu, Nowshera, Kohat and Mansehra echoed with thunderous chants of \u201cPakistan Zindabad\u201d and \u201cArmed Forces Zindabad\u201d, as hunderds of thousands waved flags, carried placards, and sang national songs.
\nThe demonstrations came in the wake of the military\u2019s ongoing operation Bunyan um Marsoos, aimed at countering threats to Pakistan\u2019s stability.
\nWhat began as small corner meetings in local communities on Saturday morning quickly transformed into city-wide rallies, with families, students, professionals, and political workers marching in unison.
\nIn Peshawar, a vibrant crowd gathered near the historic Qissa Khwani Bazaar, creating a sea of green and white colours of Pakistani flags.
\n\u201cWe are here to show that the entire people of KP stands firmly with the defenders of Pakistan,\u201d said Saira Khan, a university student participating in a rally at Qissa Khwani.
\n\u201cNo matter the challenge, we are united for Pakistan,\u201d she said.
\nElders and veterans, too, joined in, many recounting stories from past conflicts and emphasizing the importance of unity during times of national trials.
\nAli Khan, a teader said that Pakistan was forced to launch operation against India in self defense.
\nHe said that traders of Khyber Pakthunkhwa were ready to provide all kinds of support to the defenders of Pakistan.
\nAnalysts view the public response of Khyber Pakthunkhwa including erstwhileFata was a powerful message of resilience and civilian-military unity.
\n\u201cThe entire nation stands with military of Pakistan,\u201d said Hamza Khan, PMLN Nowshera President.
\n\u201cIt\u2019s about reaffirming our national identity and collective purpose to defend Pakistan against Indian naked aggression\u201d he said.
\nThe experts welcomed the peaceful rallies, stating that such public support strengthens the morale of the armed forces and reinforces the country\u2019s resolve to defend its territorial integrity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
PESHAWAR A wave of patriotic fervour swept across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Saturday as citizens took to the streets in massive demonstrations to express unwavering support for the brave Pakistani Armed Forces. In a show of national solidarity, people from all walks of life gathered in public squares, neighborhood corners, and key urban centers in all […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-477598","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-peshawar"},"yoast_head":"\n