Defence and Martyrs Day of Pakistan was commemorated in Kathmandu with a reception hosted in the evening of 6th September 2024. Lt Gen Ashok Raj Sigdel, Officiating Chief of Army Staff, Nepali Army graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Senior Nepali military and civil officials, Ambassadors, retired senior Army officers including former Chiefs of Army Staff, Academia, members of the Diplomatic Corps, Defence Attachés, UN agencies, media personnel and members of Pakistani community attended the reception.  
Lt Gen Ashok Raj Sigdel, Officiating Chief of Army Staff (COAS) in his remarks highlighted that Pakistan and Nepal enjoy multifaceted bilateral relations including economic, commercial, education, technical assistance as well as military.
Ambassador Abrar H Hashmi, in his remarks, highlighted the significance of the day and paid rich tributes to the sacrifices of armed forces, law enforcement agencies and Pakistani citizens who laid down their lives to protect motherland, as well as to ensure peace and stability of the country.
Col Muhammad Ali Alvi, Defence Attaché, in his speech, shed light on importance of Defence & Martyrs Day and contribution of Pakistan Armed Forces & Law Enforcement Agencies for defence of Pakistan and global peace. He also highlighted strong military ties between the two brotherly countries, guided by shared vision of achieving peace and stability in the region.