Independence Day: Flag hoisting ceremony held at Jinnah Convention Centre
President Mamnoon Hussain and caretaker Prime Minister Nasir-ul-Mulk were chief guests in the event.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – A ceremony of national flag hoisting was held at Jinnah Convention Centre in Islamabad today (Tuesday) to mark the Independence Day.
President Mamnoon Hussain was chief guest while caretaker Prime Minister Nasir-ul-Mulk, chiefs of armed forces, members of the federal cabinet, parliamentarians, foreign diplomats and a large number of people also attended the event.
The children made the environment more patriotic after singing national songs.
President Mamnoon addresses the event
President Mamnoon Hussain has underlined the need for promotion of harmony in the society to put the country on the path of progress as envisioned by the founding fathers.
Addressing the ceremony, Mamnoon Hussain said a strong, developed and a democratic Pakistan is our goal. He emphatically stated that this year the general elections coincided with the Independence Day.
This also envisages a message that the decisions in the country which was achieved through a democratic struggle will also be taken through the power of vote. The president urged for awareness of youth and next generations about the sacrifices rendered by our ancestors for the freedom of motherland.
He said Pakistan is the hope and a blessing of Allah Almighty for the creation of which our forefathers gave unprecedented sacrifices.
Mamnoon Hussain said to achieve the national objectives, we will have to rise above all sorts of differences and personal interests. He said the political leaders, intellectuals and the media will also have to play their role for promotion of unity and steer the country out of current challenges.
The nation is celebrating Independence Day with renewed resolve to work with the spirit of Pakistan Movement to make the country a true Islamic welfare state.
Punjab
In Lahore, the main ceremony of the Day was held at Hazoori Bagh in which the Caretaker Chief Minister Dr. Hassan Askari hoisted the national flag.
In his address, the Caretaker Chief Minister lauded the services of national heroes of Pakistan Movement and paid rich tributes to the people who sacrifices their lives and properties for creation of a separate homeland.
Meanwhile, a simple but graceful ceremony of Change of Guards was also held at Mazar-e-Iqbal in Lahore in which Pakistan Army took charge from Punjab Rangers.
General Officers Commanding Lahore, Maj. General Shahid Mehmood was the Chief Guest on the occasion who laid floral wreath over national poet s grave, on behalf of Army Chief, General Qamar Javed Bajwa.
Sindh
Acting Governor Sindh Agha Siraj Durrani and Caretaker Chief Minister Sindh Fazal ur Rehman along with Provincial Cabinet members visited Mausoleum of Quaid-i-Azam in Karachi, laid floral wreath and offered Fateha. They paid rich tribute to the father of the nation on the eve of the Day.
Change of guard ceremony was held at Mazar-e-Quaid in Karachi on Tuesday morning. Cadets of Pakistan Navy took charge of their duties at the Mazar.
Commandant Pakistan Naval Academy Commodore Waqar Muhammad was the chief guest at the ceremony.
Balochistan
In Quetta, the day was dawned with 21 gun-salute while special prayers were offered at mosques for country’s safety prosperity and development.
Preparations for celebrating Independence Day have also been finalized across Balochistan including provincial metropolis, Quetta.
AJK
In Azad Kashmir, flag hoisting ceremonies were held at all Districts and Tehsil Headquarters.
Main ceremony of the Day was held in Muzaffarabad where AJK President Sardar Masood Khan and Prime Minister Raja Farooq Haider Khan hoisted national flag.
Speaking on the occasion, AJK President and Prime Minister paid rich tributes to father of the nation and other leaders and people who laid their lives for creation of Pakistan.
