RAWALAKOT (Kashmir English): Like other parts of the nation, Azad Jammu and Kashmir is celebrating the 78th Independence Day of Pakistan and Maark-eHaq with patriotic zeal and zest.
The hoisting of the Independence Day flag was done at the Sports Stadium in Rawalakot, where former State President and Prime Minister of Azad Kashmir, Sardar Yaqub Khan, members of the district administration, assembly members, and military representatives were present.
A large turnout of children, women, and citizens participated in the event, despite the persistent heavy rain. Because of the rain, the ceremony was shortened, yet the patriotic fervor of the participants was high.
Closing remarks were made by Sardar Yaqub Khan, who welcomed the spontaneity of the people, particularly the school children and women, for attending the celebrations despite adverse weather conditions.
