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==Awards== In 1966, the [[Government of Pakistan]] awarded a special flag, the [[Hilal-i-istaqlal]] to Sialkot (also to [[Sargodha]] and [[Lahore, Pakistan|Lahore]]) for showing severe resistance to the enemy during the [[Indo-Pakistani War of 1965]] as these cities were targets of the Indian aggression.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/601035/commemorating-sept-1965-nation-celebrates-defence-day-with-fervour?amp=1|title=Commemorating Sept 1965: Nation celebrates Defence Day with fervour|date=6 September 2013|website=Express Tribune}}</ref> Every year on [[Defence Day]] (6 September), this flag is hoisted in these cities in recognition of the will, courage and perseverance of their people.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://beta.dawn.com/news/56110/defence-day-celebrated-with-renewed-pledges|title=Defence Day celebrated with renewed pledges|date=7 September 2002|website=DAWN.COM}}</ref>
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