Defence Day

Defence Day is celebrated as national day to commemorate in the memory of Pakistan’s successful defence against India that marked the ceasefire in the 1965 war on 6 September. Students of THE GEMS ACADEMY enthusiastically participated in defence day activities and showed their love for Pakistan Armed Forces.

“Students of THE GEMS ACADEMY enthusiastically participated in defence day activities and showed their love for Pakistan Armed Forces..”

Defence Day

6th of September is celebrated each year as the Defence Day of Pakistan. Defence Day is celebrated as national day to commemorate in the memory of Pakistan’s successful defence against India that marked the ceasefire in the 1965 war on 6 September.

On September 6, 1965, Indian army crossed the international borders of Pakistan without a formal declaration of War. At 3:00 AM on September 6, 1965, without a formal declaration of war, Indians crossed the international border of West Pakistan and launched a three-pronged offensive against Lahore, Sialkot and Rajasthan. There was a fierce tank battle on the plains of Punjab. The domestic Indo-Pak conflict transformed into an international conflict and raised Super Power concerns. This action of India, which claims to be the largest democracy in the World, was in utter violation of International law, charter of the United Nations and norms of civilized behavior among states. India arrogantly swept aside her international commitments in her desire to subjugate the region. Indian’s attack against Lahore was held and beaten back with heavy losses to the attackers. The Pakistan Army units defending on the ground, supported by the Pakistan Air Force were able to blunt the Indian offensive and roll it back.