Defence and Martyrs' Day ceremonies are being held in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to pay tribute to the martyrs and ghazis of the Pakistan Army.

A dignified ceremony was held at the Martyrs' Memorial in Peshawar, attended by senior military officers, civil administration officials, soldiers and other dignitaries.

Senior military officers laid floral wreaths at the memorial and offered prayers for the elevation of the martyrs' ranks. A smartly turned-out contingent of the Pakistan Army also presented a salute.