Sindh Madressatul Islam University commemorates Defence Day of Pakistan with a national spirit
Sindh Madressatul Islam University celebrated the Defence Day of Pakistan with the national spirit, patriotism and commitment. On this occasion a great tribute was presented to the martyrs, heroes and veterans of the war of 1965 and pledged that they all shall work to defend and develop the country. Addressing at the commemorative program organised by the Directorate of Students' Affairs and Counselling, SMIU in connection with the Defence Day of Pakistan on Friday- 6th September at SMIU’s auditorium Dr. Mujeeb Sahrai, Vice Chancellor of SMIU said that during the war of 1965 our soldiers defended the country with a great courage and every Pakistani from a child to old man had possessed an immense national spirit. He said that even today our every force and every citizen is committed with the country. Also, we must stand along with our soldiers who are fighting with terrorism internally and on borders as to safeguard the country, and due to them we are safe.
Dr. Sahrai said we take these things serious and with mature thought that how we did exist, how we are exiting and how will we exist in coming times. Therefore, we have to pay heed on our defence, our economy, our education, our health, our food technology, security of food and on the biggest environmental challenge.
He further said from generation wars till today’s invisible wars, our forces are defending the nation and geographical boundaries of the country. The extremists and the internal and external elements are trying to harm the country on daily basis, but our armed forces are defeating them by sacrificing their lives, but in these hours our armed forces need our emotional attachment and support as they could continue their war against enemies. “They are saving our borders, but remember that songs of Madam Noorjahan, that played a major role in keeping the high spirit of our soldiers during the war of 1965 that is the spirit and support that the people of every filed have to extend to our forces,” Dr. Sahrai said.
The Vice Chancellor of SMIU said universities must play their effective role in highlighting and promoting those things which are in the interest of our country. He said today some elements are acting against the country and its forces. In fact, they are enemies of the country, and they must be exposed, because such elements cannot be Pakistanis. “Some young people of the country, who have chosen a wrong path, must take a right path,” the vice chancellor maintained. Dr. Sahrai said there were the generations’ war and economy is also a generation, therefore without strong economy we could not progress. The young generation must be positive to this country, and play their positive role for its development.
Director Students' Affairs and Counselling Mr. Muhammad Naeem Ahmed in his speech said on this day of 6th September our brave soldiers stood as a united front, defending our homeland with unmatched courage and sacrifice. They fought not only to protect our borders but also to safeguard the values, freedom, and dignity of our nation. He said today’s event is a tribute to our heroes and a reminder for us to carry forward their spirit of dedication and service. On this occasion. He said that SMIU had organised two days’ programs to commemorate the Defence Day. Later on, the students who participated in the program were given certificates.
On this occasion student of SMIU Model School and SMI University performed on different national songs, presented tableaus and delivered speeches. A documentary on the war of 1965 was also screened.