Events of the Indo-Pak War 1965:

      When war broke out, the President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan declared a state of emergency on the radio. Addressing to the nation, he said “The people of Pakistan shall not feel comfortable until the mourns of the Indian’s cannons are made quiet permanently. Indian rulers don’t know which brave nation they have challenged. Our chivalrous soldiers are advancing to defeat the enemy. The Armed Forces of Pakistan shall Counterblast enemy.” He encouraged the nation and said, “Advance manfully and attack the enemy fiercely. May Allah Almighty support and protect you.” Events of the war are narrated briefly in the following lines.

Lahore:

            India launched a three-sided attack (from Wagha, Burki and Kasur) on Lahore with the dawn of 6^th September 1965. The daring soldiers of Pakistan not only repelled the Indian advancement but also didn’t let the enemy cross B.R. B Canal. On this very front, Major Aziz Bhatti continued resisting Indian advancement for several days. At last, he was blessed with martyrdom. The Government of Pakistan awarded him with Nishan-e-Haider on his gallantry.

Kasur:

           India tried to occupy Lahore from the Kasur side but this attack was instantly retaliated by Pakistani Tigers. The next day, brave soldiers of Pakistan launched a counterattack and occupied Khem Karan, an Indian territory. Afterwards, India opened a new font of Head Suleman. Here, it had to meet with a humiliating defeat.

Sialkot:

              After having been defeated at Lahore and Kasur Sectors, India attacked Chavinda, and area in Sialkot with the help of tanks and Armored Division. It was the biggest ground attack after World War II. India intended to seize the key Grand Trunk Road near Sialkot and to disconnect Lahore from other cities but the brave Pakistani soldier, facing an enemy many times bigger than their strength, performed such heroic deeds as astonished and stunned the defence exports of the world. Chavinda Sector turned into a graveyard of Indian tanks.

Rajasthan:

                After facing defeat in every sector, India nervously extended the scope of the War up to Rajasthan and advanced In order the occupy Hyderabad but Pakistan Army with the collaboration of Hur Mujahidin unnerved the enemy and occupied many of the Indian posts one after another.

Air War:

           Indian Pilots were outclassed by the Falcon like Pakistani Pilots in the initial days of the War. Eagle Like Pakistani pilots attained superiority over Indian Pilots in the war. Pakistan Air Force inflicted serious blows to the enemy and broke the backbone of Indian Air Force by hitting their targets with pinpoint accuracy at important airfields of Pathankot, Jodhpur, Adampur, Halwara, Jam Nagar, Jammu and Sri Nagar. During these airstrikes, it destroyed dozens of India planes. India launched many airstrikes to hit the Pak Airbase of Sargodha but failed in its every attempt. Squadron Leader Muhammad Mahmood Alam (M.M Alam) set a new world record by shooting down five Indian planes at Lahore in just one battle.

Naval War:

                Pakistan navy remained fully alert during this war. Our Navy destroyed famous Indian Naval Base Dwarka, on the coast of Kathiawar and did a heroic achievement. When India launched a sudden attack on a unit of Pakistan Navy, an Indian ship was sunk by Pakistan Navy in this fight while other ships retreated.

Ceasefire:

              With the efforts of the United Nations, a ceasefire took place on the dawn of September 23^rd, 1965.

Effects of War:

1. Pakistan- got international fame and it elevated its dignity.
2. Kashmir Issue was once again highlighted.
3. Pakistan learned that America and Europeans had two face characters
4. The way China stood by Pakistan in this critical time helped Pakistan differentiating between friend and foe.

Unity and Solidarity among Pakistani People:

1. This war even changed the altitude of politician and opposition leaders. They offered their unconditional and full support to Ayub Khan.
2. This war instilled a spirit of unity and solidarity among Pakistani people. The entire nation disregarded their internal differences and stood firmly to fight the enemy.
3. From a street person to a high official and from a labour worker to the businessman, every single person cooperated with Government and contributed in Defense Fund generously.
4. The people donated blood for their brother who was fighting against the enemy. They also offered their services to the Pakistan Army at every front.
5. Pakistani artists, through their art, encouraged their soldiers. In short, the entire nation faced the enemy courageously and stood victorious in the war.