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Pakistan observes golden jubilee of war with India

Xinhua, September 6, 2015 Adjust font size:

Pakistan on Sunday observed golden jubilee of its war with India which the country says had won in 1965. India also says it had won war against Pakistan.

Processions were held in major cities including capital Islamabad and functions in military bases to pay homage to those who lost lives during the war.

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif visited the grave of a war veteran in eastern Punjab province and laid floral wreaths.

President Mamnoon Hussain witnessed a splendid fly-past by the fighter jets of Pakistan Air Force at a ceremony at Air Headquarters in Islamabad.

JF-17 thunder fighter jets, F-16s, Mirage, Super Mashak and Sherdils presented thrilling aerobatic maneuvers amidst cheers and clapping of spectators.

Helicopters of Pakistan Army Aviation also participated in the fly-past. Personnel of Special Services Groups displayed a breathtaking show of paratrooping while carrying national flags. "Pakistan has always given a befitting response in case of any threat to its sovereignty and peace,"Hussain said.

Addressing the ceremony, the president said Pakistan is a peace- loving country and desires cordial relations with all countries.

The day dawned with 31-gun salute in the federal capital and 21 in provincial capitals.

One minute silence was observed at 9:29 a.m. throughout the country to pay homage to martyrs of 1965 war. Endi