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No independence day celebrations will be held at the Presidency in view of the floods. The nation will observe 63rd Independence Day on Saturday with simplicity. The day will begin with special prayers in the mosques for the unity, solidarity and prosperity of the country. The celebration would begin with a 31-gun salute at the Federal Capital and 21-gun salute at all the Provincial Headquarters. Quran Khawani would be held for the Martyres of Pakistan Movement for their eternal peace. The national flags will be hoisted on government and private buildings. Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani will hoist the national flag in a ceremony at Convention Center, Islamabad. Kashmiris across the world will be celebrating 14th August as solidarity day with Pakistan.Earlier, COAS Kayani announced that Army functions on August 14 and September 6 will not be held this year and savings thus accrued will be utilized for relief activities.
