Preparations are in full swing to celebrate the Independence Day in a befitting manner on Tuesday.
Special stalls have been set up in all the big cities and towns for the sale of national flags‚ colourful buntings‚ banners and pictures of national heroes who made tireless efforts to achieve an independent State for the Muslims of the sub-continent.
Various socio-political‚ cultural‚ literary and educational organizations have chalked out colourful programmes to mark the day.
Variety of sports events are also being arranged on the occasion of Independence day. Flag hoisting ceremonies will be held across the country and Azad Kashmir on the 14th of August.