ISLAMABAD (Kahmir English): Pakistan is observing Youm-e-Tashakur today to honour the historic victory of Marka-e-Haq and pay tribute to the valiant armed forces and people of Pakistan.
The day dawned with 31-gun salute in Islamabad and recitation of Holy Quran and special prayers in mosques.
A 31-gun salute was presented in the federal capital and 21-gun salute in the provincial capitals.
The Day will be marked by change of guards ceremonies at mausoleums of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Allama Muhammad Iqbal while flag hoisting ceremonies will also be held in the federal and provincial capitals.
Floral wreaths will be laid at Yadgaar-Shuhada. Families of the martyrs of Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos will be visited to pay homage to the martyrs.
Pakistan Monument ceremony
The main ceremony of the Day will be held at Pakistan Monument, Islamabad on Friday night with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif as its chief guest.
The Chief of Army Staff and Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee will also grace the occasion.
