Rootsians salute brave soldiers of Pakistan

Rawalpindi
The students of Roots Schools displayed patriotism and nationhood spirit by holding motivational seminars, talk shows, discussions and chalked out a daylong programme of varied activities under the theme: ‘We Salute our Brave Soldiers’.
All school branches were adorned with Pakistani flags, buntings, murals and posters prepared by students of all age groups. The children came attired either in white ‘shalwar kameez’ or Pakistan Army, Pakistan Air Force and and Pakistan Navy uniforms adorned with Pakistani flags.
Students participated in activities with fervour, enthusiasm and spirit of unity and solidarity with their motherhood. Students participated in the stage ceremony by reciting Quranic verses, delivering speeches and singing national songs. Each student was displaying his own placard and Pakistani flag.
The day commenced with Quran Khawani followed by emotional patriotic speeches, poetry, national songs, dramas with moral messages of unity i.e. ‘Unity is the need of the hour.’
The programme continued with chanting of slogans ‘Pakistan Army – Our Saviours,’ ‘Pak Armed Forces - Our Defenders,’ ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ – ‘Pakistan Our Pride’ – ‘Pakistan Our Identity’. The hallmark of the day was a special guest appearance of war veterans of the 1965 war who shared their experiences with students. All students were highly excited and motivated.
The activity-filled programme was participated by thousands of students. Children, war veterans and teachers prayed for the solidarity and unity of Pakistan and pledged for complete harmony and unity among the 150 million Pakistanis so as to stand as a strong shield against any malafide intentions of the enemy.
Mrs. Riffat Mushtaq, founder and chairperson of the Roots School System, in her speech, asked students to uphold the values of bravery and honour for the protection of the country. She said, “Pakistani nation will never forget the 'shuhada' (martyrs) of 1965 who gave their lives while defending our motherland- Pakistan”. The guests of honour, war veterans, were given a standing ovation amidst thundering applause. Their motivational speeches of valour and heroic deeds motivated the youth so enormously that their eyes sparkled with pride and honour and all of them pledged to “Live and die for Pakistan”.
The war veterans paid rich tributes to Mrs. Riffat Mushtaq for rekindling the spirit of 1965 war and sowing seeds of patriotism and nationhood spirit in the future of Pakistan.
The programme concluded with a prayer for the peace, prosperity and success of Pakistan in order to lead it onto the road of glorious success. Special prayers were offered for the martyrs and their families who have embraced martyrdom by sacrificing their lives for our better tomorrow.