BY: Hurish Shah FT :
ISLAMABAD — Signature Impact (Pvt) Limited observed Defence Day on September 6 at a simple yet elegant ceremony at its office to honour the supreme sacrifices of Pakistan’s martyrs and pay tribute to their courage, valour and devotion to duty.
The ceremony began with the recitation of the Holy Quran followed by the national anthem.
Engr. Dr. Muhammad Afzal, CEO of Signature Impact, paid rich tribute to the martyrs and said their sacrifices form the foundation of Pakistan. He also recalled the martyrdom of his father during the 1965 war, saying the valiant deeds of the nation’s forefathers were a living legacy that placed a profound responsibility on the present generation.
Renowned journalist Fariha Idrees, who attended as the special guest, said the martyrs were enduring symbols of courage, sacrifice and national resolve. She said their legacy reminded the nation that the defence of the motherland was a sacred trust.
In his concluding remarks, CEO Adnan Mukhtan offered Fateha for the martyrs of the 1965 and 1971 wars and Mark-e-Haq, and thanked the participants.
The ceremony concluded with the cutting of a cake specially prepared for the occasion.
