Guard change ceremonies held at Quaid, Iqbal mausoleums on Independence Day

Guard change ceremonies held at Quaid, Iqbal mausoleums on Independence Day
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Summary 91 cadets from the Pakistan Naval Academy assumed ceremonial duties at the Mazar-e-Quaid

LAHORE/KARACHI (Dunya News) - On Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day, dignified guard change ceremonies were held at the mausoleums of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah in Karachi and Allama Iqbal in Lahore.

The day began with a 21-gun salute across the country, followed by special prayers at Fajr for national progress, unity, peace, and prosperity.

At the Mazar-e-Quaid, 91 cadets from the Pakistan Naval Academy assumed ceremonial duties, replacing the outgoing guards. The new guard comprised two contingents — Pakistan Navy sailors and cadets — including four female cadets. After the ceremony, chief guest Commodore Tasawar Iqbal offered Fateha and recorded his remarks in the visitors’ book.

In Lahore, a similar ceremony took place at the Mazar-e-Iqbal, where a contingent of Punjab Rangers handed over duties to the Pakistan Army.