ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Saturday vowed to strengthen its military might along with its information and communication systems while citing threats of disinformation and psychological warfare as the nation commemorated the 60th Defense and Martyrs’ Day.
The anniversary is marked annually on Sept. 6 to honor the military and civilians who resisted Indian forces during the 1965 war.
This year’s commemorations come against the backdrop of another brief but intense war with India in May, which lasted four days before a US-brokered ceasefire was announced by President Donald Trump. Unlike the conflict six decades ago, the standoff this year saw both countries deploy highly sophisticated weaponry under the shadow of nuclear deterrence.
Pakistan’s civilian and military leadership marked the occasion by reiterating their pledge to strengthen the country’s sovereignty and protect its territorial integrity.
“As Supreme Commander, I reaffirm my resolve to continuously upgrade and modernize Pakistan’s defense capabilities,” President Asif Ali Zardari said in a statement.
