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Special prayers will be offered after Fajr in mosques for the progress and prosperity of the country and independence of Indian Illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir. Radio Pakistan will broadcast special programs to pay tribute to the defenders of the motherland. ONLINE<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD: Defence and Martyrs Day will be observed today (Sunday) to pay tribute to the martyrs and Ghazis and reaffirm commitment to defend the motherland against all threats. 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