AJK observes World Civil Defence Day with pledge renewed to protect motherland.

MIRPUR(AJK) -- Like rest of the world, International Civil Defence Day was observed in Azad Jammu Kashmir on Wednesday with the renewal of the pledge to remain alert and vigilant every moment to frustrate every threat of the enemy.

Special ceremonies were held in all ten districts of AJK including Capital Muzaffarabad as well as in Mirpur, Kotli, Bhimbher, Rawalakot and other stations under the auspices of the AJK Civil Defense Department.

In Mirpur, the major ceremony to observe the day was held under the auspices of the local Civil Defence department.

'The commemoration of the International Civil Defense Day renews the entry into force of the ICDI - International Civil Defence Organization's constitution as an inter-governmental organization in 1972 with two major objectives of serving for the safety and security of the masses both in peace and war times in case of any eventuality - besides other nation-building institutions," said speakers including Assistant Commissioner Mirpur Sardar Abdul Qadir addressing the participants of the walk...