DI Khan — A grand thanksgiving ceremony was held at the Dera Press Club Registered to celebrate the recent resounding success of the Pakistan Armed Forces and their strong response to Indian aggression. The event drew a large number of locals journalists, political leaders, and social activists, all united to pay tribute to the sacrifices of the military and honor the martyrs. The ceremony began with a solidarity walk, where participants waved national flags and chanted powerful slogans such as “Long Live Pakistan” and “Long Live Pakistan Army,” echoing through the air with patriotic fervor. The event was presided over by Dera Press Club President, Muhammad Yaseen Qureshi. Senior journalists including Saeedullah Marwat, Naveed Sultan, Muhammad Rehan, Abul Muazzam Turabi, Iqbal Bhatti, Shafqat Sarhadi, Usman Awan, Majid Burki, Mohsin Saleem Baloch, and others were present.
Notable political and social figures also attended, including Qamar Muhammad Ramzan (District President, Pakistan Markazi Muslim League), Advocate Chaudhry Muhammad Shafiq (PPP), Abid Panoo (PTI), Tariq Bhattni (President, APCA), and Shahid Raj (Peace Committee member). In their speeches, journalists praised the Pakistan Army for fulfilling every promise made to the nation and thwarting India’s aggressive intentions with unwavering resolve. They condemned India’s attacks on civilian populations in Azad Kashmir on the nights of May 6 and 7, which targeted innocent children and women. However, they lauded the Pakistan Army for responding with strategic restraint and delivering a decisive retaliatory defense.Under the leadership of Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir, the Pakistan Armed Forces launched “Operation Bunyān Marsūs,” forcing the enemy to retreat within hours. The President of Dera Preaa Club Yaseen Qureshi emphasized the unity and determination of the Pakistani nation, from children to elders, in standing with the military. They stated that India suffered not only on the battlefield but also on media and emotional fronts, with global condemnation and embarrassment over its aggression. The professionalism and effectiveness of the Pakistan Air Force were also highlighted, recognizing their role in neutralizing enemy intentions and ensuring national defense. The ceremony concluded with special prayers for national security, and for the oppressed people of Palestine and Kashmir. A renewed pledge was made that the nation will continue to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the Pakistan Armed Forces in every challenging time, upholding unity and national solidarity.
