The seventh death anniversary of POF Shuhadas was observed in Wah Cantt with dignity and honour. On 21st August 2008, 70 POF employees embraced martyrdom and 196 injured in two suicidal attack at POF gates. In order to pay tribute to these Shuhadas, this day is observed in POF every year and a special ceremony is arranged for them. This year too, a simple and impressive function was held in order to pay homage to these Shuhadas. Lieutenant General Omar Mahmood Hayat, HI(M) Chairman POF Board was the chief guest on this occasion.
Addressing on this occasion, Chairman POF Board said that "we salute to the pious souls of these POF Shuhadas who laid down their lives for POF and motherland and reaffirmed the pledge that we would not let their great sacrifices to go in waste & make the defence of the motherland invincible."
Chairman POF Board further remarked "the coward act of the terrorists would not lessen our courage and we would continue to shoulder our responsibilities with courage, dedication and commitment." Earlier, Chairman POF Board laid the floral wreath at Yadgar-e-Shuhada and contingent of DSG presented salute at Yadgar-e-Shuhada. Earlier, Colonel Muhammad Haseeb Azam Deputy Director Field Admin in his welcoming remarks said that under the guidelines of Chairman POF Board, Shuhada Cell was providing every possible financial aid to the families of Shuhada through a transparent system.-PR
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