ISLAMABAD, SEPT 06 (DNA) – The nation is celebrating 52nd Defence Day across the country today (Wednesday) with a renewed pledge to defend the motherland against all threats.

The day was dawned with a 31-gun salute in the federal capital and 21 in the provincial capitals while special prayers for the safety and prosperity of the country were also offered at the time of Fajr.

A ceremony was taken place at the mausoleum of martyr Major Shabbir Sharif in Lahore that was attended by former Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif who laid floral wreath on the grave.