Pakistan observes Defence Day commemorating 1965 war

Pakistan observes Defence Day on September 6, commemorating the 1965 war and the role of its armed forces in defending national borders. The day serves as a reminder of military professionalism and the strategic shifts that occurred during the conflict.

Historical accounts of the 1965 war highlight the Pakistan Air Force's offensive operations against Indian air bases such as Pathankot, Adampur, and Halwara. Notable figures mentioned include Squadron Leader M M Alam, who set a combat record, and Squadron Leader Sarfraz Ahmed Rafiqui.

The commemoration also touches upon the long-standing dispute over Jammu and Kashmir, which emerged following the 1947 partition of British India. Despite United Nations Security Council resolutions intended to allow the people of Kashmir to determine their political future, the territory remains a central point of tension and unresolved conflict between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.