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NATION CELEBRATES INDEPENDENCE DAY WITH ZEAL, FERVOUR TODAY Monday, 14 August, 2023 I 26 Muharram, 1445
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ISLAMABAD
STAFF REPORT
LL is set as the Nation is celebrating Independence Day today with a renewed pledge to work with the spirit of Pakistan Movement to make the country a true Islamic welfare state. The day will dawn with thirty-one gun salute at the Federal Capital and twenty-one gun salute at the provincial headquarters.
Special prayers will be offered in mosques at dawn for peace, solidarity and prosperity of the country. The main feature of the celebrations will be a national flag hoisting ceremony in Islamabad. Similar flag hoisting ceremonies will also be held at provincial, divisional and district headquarters level throughout the country. Radio Pakistan and Pakistan Television will highlight the services of heroes of Pakistan Movement on the day and pay tributes to their extra ordinary contributions for mak-
ing Pakistan a reality. A large number of stalls are being witnessed at the main avenues, markets and streets of all cities and towns of the country. National flags, pin badges, green and white dresses, toys and other accessories have been put on display on the stalls. The day would be celebrated all across the country with flag-hoisting ceremonies, tributes to the national heroes and fireworks. People are purchasing national flags, portraits of founding fathers, posters and
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banners as part of the celebration of Independence Day. In Islamabad, main avenues have been decorated with flowers and lights. Different pictures have also been displayed depicting diverse cultures and prominent places of the country. National flag would also be hoisted at all important public and private buildings. National songs are being played to give the message that the whole nation is united. Punjab Inspector General of Police
(IGP) Dr Usman Anwar has directed to ensure foolproof security and traffic arrangements throughout the province on the 76th Independence Day. Islamabad Police have meticulously outlined a comprehensive security and traffic strategy for the upcoming Independence Day celebrations on August 14th. Their plan entails deploying security personnel at vital installations and public spaces to ensure safety and order.
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