KARACHI: 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.
