06-09-2026
A Pakistan Defence Day Conference was organized by the Punjab Auqaf Organization at Iqbal Hall, Badshahi Mosque, Lahore. The conference was presided over by Secretary/Chief Administrator Auqaf Punjab, Dr. Ehsan Bhutta. Addressing the conference and highlighting the significance of its theme, Dr. Ehsan Bhutta said that the Pakistan Army is a matter of pride for the nation, and that the great sacrifices rendered by our martyrs and national heroes would never go in vain. Secretry Auqaf said that during Operation Zarb-e-Azb, the brave soldiers of the Pakistan Army demonstrated unparalleled courage, unwavering determination and a remarkable spirit of sacrifice in defending the motherland, thereby bringing honour and distinction to Pakistan across the world. CAA further said that the entire nation pays tribute to the bravery and sacrifices of its valiant armed forces and honours the martyrs who laid down their lives in the defence of the country. Meanwhile, Secretary Auqaf Dr. Ehsan Bhutta also visited the shrine of Hakim-ul-Ummat Allama Muhammad Iqbal (RA) and offered Fateha. Chairman Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Pakistan Maulana Syed Abdul Khabir Azad, Zonal Administrator Auqaf Badshahi Mosque Mr.Muhammad Ali Khan, Provincial Khatib Auqaf Punjab Mufti Muhammad Ahmad, Zonal Khatib Auqaf Lahore Dr. Mufti Muhammad Karim Khan, District Khatib-e-Awwal Auqaf Lahore Maulana Ijaz Saleem, and other officials and religious scholars were also present on the occasion.
