Sports board holds rally to observe Thanksgiving Day

LAHORE:Sports Board Punjab (SBP) organised a large rally from National Hockey Stadium to Gaddafi Stadium on Monday to observe Thanksgiving Day and express solidarity with Pakistan armed forces after Pakistan’s memorable victory in the week-long war against arch rivals India under the operation ‘Bunyan un Mrsoos’.

DG Sports Punjab Khizar Afzaal Chaudhry led the rally which was participated by Director Admin Dr M Kaleem, Director Sports Rana Nadeem Anjum, Deputy Director Chand Parveen, Deputy Director Tariq Khanzada, other top officials of Punjab Sports Department, hundreds of athletes and a large number of SBP employees. DG Sports Punjab also distributed sweets among the participants of rally.

Talking to media on this occasion, Khizar Afzaal congratulated the Pakistan armed forces and the entire nation on this historic achievement. “Pak army has demonstrated professional approach while defeating India. We are proud of our armed forces”.

He said that downing India’s modern Rafale planes is a big achievement. “The spirit and discipline exhibited by Pakistan army and air force have never been seen in the world. Literally, Pakistan has proved its unique military prowess quite effectively against India”.

He said that US President Donald Trump's tweet about Kashmir, in which he expressed his willingness to mediate for the resolution of Kashmir issue, has proved that Kashmir is a disputed territory despite India’s so-called claims. “After winning war against India, we are quite upbeat that Pakistan will be able to resolve the decades-old Kashmir issue as per United Nations resolutions”.

DG Sports and Youth Affairs Punjab further said that said that Pakistan has taught a befitting lesson to India and our neighbour will not forget this lesson for a long time. “The way Pakistan compelled India to beg for ceasefire definitely it was a big diplomatic victory for our country”.

Answering a question, Khizar said that Pakistani nation has demonstrated great spirit and resilience during the war days and proved that it is impossible for India to defeat such a brave army and nation. "Not only India but no power of the world can defeat Pakistani nation whose foremost ambition is to achieve martyrdom”.

He said that Pakistan’s highly professional armed forces have proved India's all doubts about its strength and war preparation wrong. “The press briefing in which Indian army chiefs admitted the destruction of their planes and other losses is also a big proof of Pakistan’s victory on all fronts”. Director Admin Dr M Kaleem and Deputy Director Chand Parveen also spoke to media on this occasion and paid huge tribute to Pakistan armed forces.