- CM, governor visit Mazar-e-Quaid
- PN hosts numerous ceremonies
Sindh Governor Muhammad Zubair along with Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah and members of the provincial cabinet on Monday visited the Mazar-e-Quaid to pay homage to the founder of Pakistan on the 70th Independence Anniversary of the country.
The governor and the chief minister laid floral wreaths and offered Fateha.
Muhammad Zubair, recording his impressions in the visitors’ book, wrote that the entire nation is paying rich tributes to Quaid on the occasion of the country’s 70th Independence Day anniversary.
He stated that “on this very day we should reaffirm the pledge to work hard in order to make the country strong and prosperous.”
Replying to a question, Muhammad Zubair, while talking to media, said that Karachi development package is aimed at rehabilitating and improving the infrastructure in the metropolis, especially in its industrial areas, besides the provision of basic facilities to the people.
At the Mazar-e-Quaid, schoolchildren presented national songs which were appreciated by the governor.
NAVY CELEBRATES I-DAY WITH TRADITIONAL ZEAL, ZEST:
A change of guard ceremony was held at the Mazar-e-Quaid in Karachi to mark the 70th anniversary of Independence of Pakistan on Monday.
Pakistan Naval Academy cadets assumed ceremonial guard duty at the mausoleum with traditional spirit and customary enthusiasm to mark the Independence Day celebrations.
Pakistan Naval Academy Commandant Commodore Adnan Ahmad graced the occasion as a chief guest. The chief guest and cadets of Pakistan Navy presented Qaumi Salam to the Father of the Nation, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
A floral wreath was laid by the chief guest on behalf of the naval staff chief, officers and men of Pakistan Navy. Later on, the chief guest offered Fateha and recorded his remarks in the visitor book and paid rich tribute to Quaid.
Earlier, the day dawned with gun salutes and special prayers were offered in all mosques for solidarity and progress of the country, particularly for the success of Kashmiris struggle.
Pakistan Navy Ships and establishments were illuminated.
Flag-hoisting ceremonies were held in Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore and coastal areas at the designated units of Pakistan Navy.
Various other activities, including the singing of national anthem at naval units/establishments in the morning, PN band display at Frere Hall Karachi, flag-hoisting ceremony at Pakistan Maritime Museum as well as various sports fixtures were also a part of a day-long celebration.
The Independence Day celebrations at the Pakistan Navy educational institutions were also held where school children presented tableaus, and declamation contests were held to highlight the importance of Independence Day.
Numerous Independence Day ceremonies were also held by PN units at Ormara, Pasni, Gwadar, Jiwani, and Turbat and other coastal areas, including fishing boats special rallies. These ceremonies and activities were attended by a large number of local notables, civil and military dignitaries.