The event was overwhelmingly attended by a large number of guests numbering over 350.[Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The large attendance at the occasion was a testimony to close Pakistan -China relations and relations between the two militaries.

The ceremony began with the playing of the National Anthems of Pakistan and China. This was followed by cake cutting marking the 50th anniversary of the 1965 War.

The Chief Guest on the occasion was Admiral Sun Jianguo (DCGS) of the PLA, HE Governor of Balochistan, Ambassador Masood Khalid and Defence & Army Attaché Brigadier Sardar Hassan Azhar Hayat, who collectively sliced the cake to mark the day.

The event was followed by a performance by Chinese artists from the China Cultural Association who sang Pakistani songs to appreciative applause from the audience.