Defence & Diplomacy: Mina Tragedy, Spirit of Sacrifice & Pak Armed Forces

The tragedy that struck at Mina where Pilgrims got crushed in a stampede during a Hajj ritual on September 24, 2015 was a result of impatience and indiscipline by Algerian Pilgrims. There is a need for pilgrims to familiarize themselves with the rules and regulations for performing various rituals before they proceed for Hajj. <br />The spirit of sacrifice and prophet Abraham and his son Ismail's enedeavour to sacrifice was discussed. The supreme sacrifice of Imam Hussain was discussed. <br />The Armed Forces of Pakistan are an epitome of sacrifice when they embrace martyrdom in the defence of their motherland. <br />Participants: <br />Dr. Khalid Masood <br />Advocate Tariq Pirzada <br />Host S. M. Hali