Pakistan's 46th Defence Day

Published September 6, 2011
Air Force cadets take part in a ceremony at the mausoleum of the country's founder.
Air Force cadets take part in a ceremony at the mausoleum of the country's founder.
Air Force cadets march at the mausoleum of the country's founder Mohammad Ali Jinnah in Karachi.
Air Force cadets march at the mausoleum of the country's founder Mohammad Ali Jinnah in Karachi.
Air Force cadets take part in a ceremony at the mausoleum of the country's founder.
Air Force cadets take part in a ceremony at the mausoleum of the country's founder.
Pakistanis shout pro-Pakistani slogans during a ceremony in Lahore.
Pakistanis shout pro-Pakistani slogans during a ceremony in Lahore.
Pakistanis wave national flags during a ceremony to mark the country's Defence Day.
Pakistanis wave national flags during a ceremony to mark the country's Defence Day.
Army soldiers march during a ceremony in Lahore.
Army soldiers march during a ceremony in Lahore.

On September 6th 2011, Pakistan's armed forces staged a display of their capacities in the main cities as they celebrated Defence Day, a commemorative day of the war fought against neighboring India in 1965. -Photos by AFP

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