{"id":561913,"date":"2026-08-15T01:15:40","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T20:15:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=561913"},"modified":"2026-08-15T01:15:40","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T20:15:40","slug":"services-chiefs-reiterate-resolve-to-defend-motherland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/services-chiefs-reiterate-resolve-to-defend-motherland\/","title":{"rendered":"Services Chiefs reiterate resolve to defend motherland"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> ISLAMABAD<br \/>\nChief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf, and Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu have extended heartfelt felicitations to the nation on the auspicious occasion of Pakistan\u2019s Independence Day on behalf of the Armed Forces of Pakistan.<br \/>\nAccording to ISPR, on this historic occasion, the Armed Forces pay profound tribute to Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founding fathers, and all those whose sacrifices transformed the aspiration of freedom into the reality of a sovereign Pakistan. Their vision, courage, and resolve remain a guiding force for the nation and continue to inspire us to uphold the principles and ideals of Pakistan.<br \/>\nThe Armed Forces of Pakistan respectfully acknowledge the supreme sacrifices of our martyrs, the services of our veterans, the dedication of law enforcement personnel, and the contributions of every Pakistani who has served the nation. Their courage and selfless service have bolstered Pakistan\u2019s resilience and safeguarded its independence, security, and national interests.<br \/>\nAs guardians of Pakistan\u2019s sovereignty and territorial integrity, the Armed Forces reaffirm their unwavering resolve to defend the motherland against all threats, uphold the Constitution, and discharge the sacred trust reposed in them by the people of Pakistan. 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