In order to commemorate the outstanding services of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) and to pay homage to the fifth pillar of Pakistan, Air University organised a glorious ceremony to mark Youm-e-Fazaia. The chief guest at the ceremony was Air Chief Marshal (r) M Abbas Khattak. Former Air Chief Abbas Khattak, while sharing his experiences, recalled the legacy of Air Force from history and emphasised that the new generation must learn something from it. He also urged female members to step forward and fight for the honour of our beloved country. He further added about the horrible after effects of the wars and stated that such tragedies must be avoided at any cost however a nation must remain fully prepared to fight for its honour if such a situation occurs. His sharing of experiences from the 1965 war evoked sentiments of patriotism and zest among the audience. A productive Q&A session was also a part of the event which was followed by a Milli Naghma performance. On the occasion, a note of thanks was delivered by the AU Vice Chancellor Air Vice Marshal (r) Faiz Amir who expressed his gratitude to the honourable guest for speaking such golden words and arousing enthusiasm in the students. The ceremony concluded with a presentation of souvenirs to the reputable guest and a group photo. The stalls of PAF souvenirs were also a part of the event along with an exclusive PAF band performance. Published in Daily Times, September 19th 2018.