{"id":565826,"date":"2026-09-07T01:15:02","date_gmt":"2026-09-06T20:15:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=565826"},"modified":"2026-09-07T01:15:02","modified_gmt":"2026-09-06T20:15:02","slug":"dr-tariq-pays-tribute-to-martyrs-veterans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/dr-tariq-pays-tribute-to-martyrs-veterans\/","title":{"rendered":"Dr. Tariq pays tribute to martyrs, veterans"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Defence Day<br \/>\n ISLAMABAD<br \/>\nFederal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry has paid tribute to Pakistan\u2019s martyrs and veterans, saying the nation saluted their sacrifices with respect and honour.<br \/>\nIn his Defence Day message, he described September 6 as a bright chapter in Pakistan\u2019s national history. He said the nation and the armed forces had demonstrated an unprecedented spirit of unity, determination, courage and patriotism on September 6. The minister said they had foiled the enemy\u2019s nefarious designs.<br \/>\nHe said the sacrifices of the martyrs remained a guarantee of Pakistan\u2019s defence, security and sovereignty.<br \/>\nDr Tariq Fazal said the entire nation was proud of the bravery, professional capabilities and sacrifices of the Pakistan Army.<br \/>\nHe urged the nation to make unity, faith and discipline its guiding principles.The minister said the nation was determined to make Pakistan a stronger, stable, prosperous and developed country.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Defence Day ISLAMABAD Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry has paid tribute to Pakistan\u2019s martyrs and veterans, saying the nation saluted their sacrifices with respect and honour. In his Defence Day message, he described September 6 as a bright chapter in Pakistan\u2019s national history. 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