(Web Desk) - The first music concert in connection with Independence Day celebrations in Punjab will be held today at the Alhamra Cultural Complex.
According to a report, the event has been arranged by the Ministry of Information and Culture, featuring popular singers Sajjad Ali, Bilal Saeed, and Shay Gill, who will captivate the audience with their performances.
However, singer Atif Aslam -- who was to headline the concert – is most likely to miss the event due to the death of his father.
Alhamra concert
The concert at Lahore's Alhamra cultural complex will also highlight traditional Punjabi culture to make the Independence Day celebrations more unique and vibrant.
Under the directions of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, Independence Day events are being held across the province, with the Ministry of Information and Culture making comprehensive arrangements to provide maximum entertainment to the public.
محکمہ اطلاعات و ثقافت پنجاب کے زیر اہتمام 78 ویں جشن آزادی کے حوالے سے تقریبات کی تیاریاں عروج پر۔ pic.twitter.com/EPC8u6CMhN
— Government of Punjab (@GovtofPunjabPK) August 12, 2025Provincial Minister of Punjab for Information and Culture Azma Bukhari stated that this year’s Independence Day is being celebrated in a distinctive manner, with a focus on promoting arts and culture.
She added added that the Independence Day concert will also pay tribute to the martyrs and heroes of Pakistan’s armed forces, who have achieved historic feats in the pursuit of justice.
She further said that thousands of people are expected to attend the event, offering citizens an opportunity to celebrate the joys of freedom wholeheartedly.