QUETTA
Police personnel checking motorcyclists’ IDs and licences at Meezan Chowk as the provincial government enforces Section 144 on motorcycle riding ahead of Independence Day
QUETTA
The WAPDA House building decorated with lights and Pakistan’s national flag to commemorate the country’s 78th Independence Day, ‘Maarka e Haq’
LAHORE
The GPO Building decorated with lights in the colors of Pakistan’s national flag to commemorate the country’s 78th Independence Day, ‘Maarka e Haq’
LAHORE
Chairman Prime Minister Youth Program, Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan addresses a special seminar on Independence Day at Aiwan-e-Iqbal Complex
LAHORE
LAHORE
CDA workers decorating the green belt area with lights in the colors of Pakistan’s national flag in the federal capital to commemorate the country’s 78th Independence Day, ‘Maarka e Haq’
ISLAMABAD
ISLAMABAD
A man purchases balloons in the colors of Pakistan’s national flag from a roadside vendor in the federal capital to commemorate the country’s 78th Independence Day, ‘Maarka e Haq’
ISLAMABAD
Children select National flags from roadside stalls, brimming with excitement to celebrate Independence Day with full patriotic spirit
BAHAWALPUR
Schoolgirls perform on national songs at a function held at Government SD High School Bahawalpur to mark the Marka-e-Haq and Independence Day celebrations
BAHAWALPUR
BAHAWALPUR
BAHAWALPUR
An art student gives final touches to her portrait during an art competition as the nation prepares to celebrate 78th Independence Day
LAHORE
Iranian ambassador hails Pakistan’s resilience, unity on 78th Independence Day
By Rehan Khan
ISLAMABAD, August 13 (APP): Iran’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Dr. Reza Amiri Moghadam, has extended heartfelt greetings to the government and people of Pakistan on the nation’s 78th Independence Day, praising the country’s resilience, unity, and achievements.
He, in his congratulatory message, said, “On behalf of myself, the Government, and the people of the Islamic Republic of Iran, I extend my warmest and sincere congratulations to the esteemed Government and the honourable nation of our friendly, neighbouring, and brotherly country, Pakistan.”
Paying tribute to the values of the Pakistani nation, he noted that August 14 marked a moment of pride, celebrating the country’s “indefatigable and extraordinary resilience, unity, and remarkable achievements.”
The envoy highlighted the deep-rooted bonds of friendship, mutual respect, and cooperation between Iran and Pakistan, stating that strong leadership on both sides and the collective efforts of all sectors had ushered in “a new era of hope and optimism” in bilateral relations, marking a “historic turning point” in all-round ties.
Reaffirming his commitment to strengthening the partnership, Dr. Moghadam expressed his wishes for Pakistan’s continued prosperity, stability, and progress, adding, “We wholeheartedly pray for the enduring friendship between our two great nations to grow ever stronger.”