ISLAMABAD: Air show rehearsals for Defence Day celebrations were under way at Islamabad's Fatima Jinnah Park.

The Pakistani Air Force rehearsed with JF-17 Thunders multi-role fighters, F-16 Falcon fighters and K-8 Advanced Jet Trainers, along with helicopters.

Defence Day is celebrated to commemorate the sacrifices fallen heroes of the 1965 war. It is observed on September 6 in memory of the sacrifices rendered by the Pakistani armed forces.

— Photos by AFP and Muhammad Usman

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