ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The nation is celebrating the 78th Independence Day today (Thursday) with a renewed pledge to work with spirit of Pakistan Movement to make country a true Islamic welfare state.
The day will dawn with 31-gun salute at the federal capital and 21-gun salute at provincial headquarters.
Special prayers will be offered in mosques for peace, solidarity and prosperity of the nation.
The main flag hoisting ceremony will be held at the Pakistan Monument in Islamabad at 8:00 am. Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif will unfurl the national flag.
This year’s Independence Day celebrations
It is pertinent to mention that recent victory in the Marka-e-Haq against India’s unprovoked aggression has amplified nation’s fervor for this year’s celebrations of the Independence Day.
Buildings in Islamabad and other major cities have been decorated with national flags, buntings and lights. People have raised national flags on their vehicles and rooftop of their houses.
Besides, stalls have been set up at markets and alongside roads and national flags, buntings, caps and children’s clothing in green and white, are being sold.
