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Pakistan’s Ambassador to Turkiye, Dr. Yousaf Junaid, hoists the national flag to commemorate Pakistan’s Independence Day at Embassy Of Pakistan
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Ambassador Muhammad Khalid Jamali, DHM Giyan Chand in cake cutting ceremony at an event to mark Pakistan Independence Day at Pakistan Embassy
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High Commissioner of Pakistan to UK, Dr. Mohammad Faisal addressing the Independence Day event at Pakistan High Commission
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Ambassador Dr. Asima Rabbani hoisting flag on the occasion of Independence Day of Pakistan
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Federal Minister for Board of Investment, Qaiser Ahmad Sheikh distributing 5 litre free petrol slips to the motor cyclists to celebrate the Jashn e Azadi
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Vice Chancellor GCWUF Prof Dr Kanwal Ameen is cutting a cake during a flag hoisting ceremony organized in Government College Women University Faisalabad (GCWUF) to celebrate Independence Day and Marka-e-Haq
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Divisional Commissioner Madam Maryam Khan flanked by Regional Police Officer (RPO) Zeeshan Asghar, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Captain (Retired) Nadeem Nasir, unfurled the national flag during a ceremony organized in Commissioner Complex to celebrate Independence Day and Marka-e-Haq
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FCCI celebrates Independence Day, Marka-e-Haq victory with zeal
FAISALABAD, Aug 14 (APP):The business community of Faisalabad has celebrated Independence Day and historic victory in Marka-e-Haq with extraordinary zeal and enthusiasm.
The twin celebration began when Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCI) President Rehan Naseem Bharara unfurled the national flag amid resounding chants of “Pakistan Zindabad” and “Pak Army Zindabad” during a flag hoisting ceremony at FCCI Complex here on Thursday.
In his brief but spirited address, FCCI President paid rich tribute to those who sacrificed their lives for the creation and defense of the motherland.
He described Marka-e-Haq triumph as a moment that has written a new chapter in Pakistan’s history.
Congratulating Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Shamshad, Air Marshal Zaheer Babar Sidhu and Pakistan Navy Chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf, he lauded the Pak armed forces for their successful defense of the nation.
He remarked that India once again attempted an attack under the cover of darkness but Pakistani soldiers not only foiled it with composure and resolve but they also sent a powerful message to the world that wars are won not merely with weapons and aircraft but it is won with the spirit of sacrifice.
Bharara said that the failed Indian aggression has united the entire Pakistani nation while Pakistani youth are also proving their mettle in the field of IT.
Expatriate Pakistanis from around the world had personally called him to congratulate on this success which is reflecting a renewed sense of national pride, he added.
The FCCI President said that the business community had long desired such a transformation where Pakistan’s name is respected globally and the nation can hold its head high in the comity of nations.
Discussing the economy, he acknowledged that Pakistan had been caught in cycles of growth and decline but said the situation was now improving.
He urged the business community to play its role in building a stable and sustainable economy.
Linking economic resilience to environmental responsibility, he appealed to every citizen to plant at least one tree on this Independence Day to make Pakistan greener.
Immediately after the flag hoisting, Rehan Naseem Bharara accompanied by former presidents and executive members planted a sapling as a symbolic gesture.
The event also featured a symbolic walk, cake-cutting ceremony and distribution of gifts among the children who participated in the celebrations.
Former FCCI presidents Rana Sikandar Azam and Chaudhry Muhammad Nawaz along with executive members Hajji Muhammad Attaullah, Jawad Shafiq, Muhammad Tayyab, Waheed Khaliq Ramay, Mirza Muhammad Akram Mughal, Hajji Abdur Rauf, Muhammad Naveed and others also attended the ceremony.
Later, Hajji Muhammad Abid led a special prayer for the success of Pakistan and Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Karachi celebrates Independence Day, Ma’arka-e-Haq
KARACHI, Aug 14 (APP):The Independence Day and Ma’arka-e-Haq, celebrated with national zeal in Karachi likewise other parts of the country renewing the commitment to development and solidarity of Pakistan.
The day dawned with special prayers in ‘Masajid’ for solemnity, progress and prosperity of Pakistan. The smartly turned out Pakistan army contingent presented the 21-gun salute in honour of the Independence Day.
An elegant Change of Guard Ceremony was held at the mausoleum of the Father of the Nation, Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. Smartly turned-out cadets of the Pakistan Naval Academy assumed the duties of ceremonial guards at the mausoleum.
The Pakistan Navy guards presented a national salute to Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, after which the chief guest Commandant Pakistan Naval Academy Commodore Tassawar Iqbal inspected the newly deployed guards.
In a symbolic gesture of national pride, Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tessori along with Chief Minister, Syed Murad Ali Shah hoisted the national flag. Members of Sindh Cabinet, advisors, Special assistants, the Chief Secretary, Inspector General of Police and Commissioner Karachi and others were present.
The event attracted a diverse audience, including diplomats from Saudi Arabia, USA, Turkiye, Sri Lanka, Germany, UAE, Iran and other countries, members of business community and civil society, and a large number of students.
The CM Sindh, the governor, the cabinet members, political leaders, Corps Commander Karachi, Lieutenant General Muhammad Avais Dastagir, Director General Pakistan Rangers (Sindh) Major General Muhammad Shamraiz Khan, Commandant PNA Commodore Tassawar Iqbal and IG Police Sindh Ghulam Nabi Memon, paid visits to Quaid-i-Azam’s mausoleum, laid a floral wreath at the grave of the father of the nation, offered fatiha and also inscribed their impressions in the visitors’ book paying homage to Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
Governor Tessori, while talking to media persons at the occasion, said that the entire nation was celebrating the 78th years of the Independence with double enthusiasm as this year celebrations of the independence being commemorated under the theme of Ma’arka-e-Haq.
He said that the gallant and vigilant armed forces of Pakistan raised the nation’s head with pride by befittingly responding to Indian aggression.
CM Syed Murad Ali Shah said that August 14 is not merely a day of celebration but a moment to renew our pledge towards the country’s progress and unity.
“The teachings of Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah remain a guiding light and we firmly believe in the principle of ‘Work, work and only work,” the CM stated.
To commemorate the 78th anniversary of Pakistan’s Independence, the Sindh Assembly held a special session and flag-hoisting ceremony with special participation of differently able students from the Ida Rieu Welfare Association, reflecting inclusion, national unity and embodiment of the Founder of Pakistan’s vision.
The ceremony was attended by Deputy Speaker Anthony Naveed, Sindh Home Minister Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjar, Leader of the Opposition Ali Khurshidi, and members of the Provincial Assembly, including women and minority representatives.
The speaker felicitated the nation on Independence Day and paid tribute to the valiant armed forces. He remarked that the nation will always remember the success of Operation Bunyan-um Mursoos of the “Ma’arka-e-Haq” in which the enemy faced a historic defeat.
During the session, the house unanimously approved a special Independence Day resolution presented by differently able student Abid Ali for paying tribute to the bravery of the armed forces, the success of Operation Bunyan-um Mursoos and the spirit of national unity during the Ma’arka-e-Haq. The House unanimously adopted the resolution, and members applauded the students with standing ovations and desk-thumping.
In a unique gesture, a collective recitation of Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s historic speech of 11 August was performed by the Speaker, Deputy Speaker, ministers, members of the Assembly and guest students and concluded with the MPAs and students raising the national flag and chanting “Pakistan Zindabad.”
Meanwhile, Governor Sindh Kamran Khan Tessori hosted a congregation for recitation of the Holy Quran at the Governor House, with the blessings dedicated to the martyrs of Marka-e-Haq, especially the martyrs of Karbala.
Celebrating the spirit of freedom, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) commemorated the day with a flag hoisting ceremony and launch of a unique art collection themed ‘Beauty of Pakistan’ by young artists with special needs.
Governor SBP Jameel Ahmed, in his keynote address, highlighted the efforts of the central bank to ensure monetary and financial stability for long-term prosperity of the nation and noted that in the recent past, we have faced unprecedented economic challenges and we are now on a path towards economic stability and sustainable growth.
Karachi Port Trust (KPT) organized a ceremony where the Chairman KPT Rear Admiral Ateeq-ur-Rehman hoisted the national flag. He highlighted that independence is not a gift rather it is the responsibility on our shoulders as a nation to strengthen our motherland and then transfer it to the next generation.
National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) celebrated 78th anniversary of Pakistan’s Independence with great enthusiasm and pride while differently able children joined the celebrations by presenting the national anthem through sign language.
The Sindh Government, to mark the Independence Day Ma’arka-e-Haq, organized a two week long series of events and celebrations across the province ranging from grand sports gala and competitions, marathons, cycle races, donkey cart race, family festivals, exhibitions, to staging mega musical concerts and running Azadi Train on historical railway line from Karachi to the far most south eastern railway station of Zero point beyond Chhor in district Tharparkar.
The educational institutions, political and social organizations, trade and industrial community, and different government departments organized various seminars, competitions, flag hoisting ceremonies, walks, sports and recreational events to join the Independence Day Ma’raka-e-Haq celebrations.
Special security measures were in place to maintain peace and tranquility around the metropolis and a large contingent of Police, and Pakistan Rangers were deployed across the city under a comprehensive security plan.
Lyallpur Museum marks Independence Day with zeal
FAISALABAD, Aug 14 (APP):Lyallpur Museum Faisalabad joining the nationwide celebrations commemorated 78th Independence Day and victory of Marka-e-Haq with enthusiasm and patriotic fervor.
Museum Director Imran Raza cut Independence Day cake during a ceremony while Museum Officers Shahnaz Mehmood, Nabila Tabassum, Sajid Sattar and others were also present on the occasion.
Speaking on the occasion, Director Imran Raza said that true value of freedom can be understood by looking at the plight of Kashmiris and the people of Myanmar (Burma).
He said that August 14 is a monumental day when Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s vision came to fruition.
He also paid tribute to the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for independence of the country and said that every citizen should renew their pledge to contribute towards Pakistan’s development and security.
The participants expressed their patriotic spirit, extending heartfelt Independence Day greetings to the entire nation while the museum resonated with an atmosphere of unity, gratitude and national pride.