Tag: Independence Day

Independence Day to be celebrated with national zeal, fervour: info minister

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting, National History and Literary Heritage Ali Zafar on Thursday said Independence Day would be commemorated with national zeal,...

South Sudan cancels Independence Day celebrations amid war

JUBA: South Sudan, the world's youngest nation, has canceled Independence Day celebrations for the third year in a row as its devastating civil war...

Zimbabwe celebrates first Independence Day without Mugabe

HARARE: Zimbabwe on Wednesday marked its first Independence Day without Robert Mugabe in power, with new leader Emmerson Mnangagwa vowing to hold “credible” elections...

70th independence day of Gilgit celebrated

GILGIT: The 70th independence day of Gilgit was celebrated in Gilgit-Baltistan on Wednesday with traditional zeal and fervour. On the occasion, Governor Mir Ghazanfar Ali Khan...

Sarmad Khoosat to receive ‘Pride of Performance’ Award

The Pakistani Civil Awards are presented to civilians who have made nation proud. They are known to be the most honourable awards presented to...

10 Indian paramilitaries injured during Independence Day shooting in Kashmir

Two gunmen shot and injured 10 police paramilitaries Monday who were trying to impose a curfew in the main city of India-held Kashmir (IHK)...

Independence Day celebrated with national fervor

PM, president call for prioritising national interests Pakistan celebrated its 70th Independence Day on Sunday with commemorative ceremonies held in Islamabad, as well as at...

Kashmiris to observe Indian Independence Day as black day

Kashmiris on both sides of the Line of Control and across the world will observe the Indian Independence Day as Black Day to convey...

Five killed in celebratory gunfire on Independence Day

Five people were killed while over 41 others were injured from aerial firing on Independence Day in Multan, Karachi Rawalpindi and Islamabad on Sunday. According...

To act upon Quaid’s sayings is best way to celebrate Independence...

Nizami said true spirit of Quaid’s speeches was tolerance and harmony   The actual way to celebrate the Independence Day is to act upon the sayings...

CM congratulates nation on its 70th Independence Day

There is a need to adopt a collective approach to overcome problems faced by Pakistan, says Sharif   Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif has congratulated the...

PM dedicates Independence Day to freedom of Kashmir

President urges nation to unite to secure better, brighter future   Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has dedicated the Independence Day to the freedom of Kashmir and...

Pindi, Islamabad brace for political power shows on Independence Day

The ruling government PML-N, as well as the PTI and its ally the Awami Muslim League (AML), are finalising arrangements for their respective public...

Tricolour accessories in high demand for Azadi day

Tricolour accessories demands are high ahead of Independence Day, with people of all ages especially the youth and children, thronging roadside stalls that have...

Mobile phone service to remain suspended on Independence Day in capital

The Ministry of Interior on Friday forwarded a letter to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to suspended cellular services in Islamabad on the occasion...

69 years on, ‘Quaid’s Pakistan’ remains a dream

Ameen Ali, a fruit vendor in Lahore’s Badami Bagh area, will not have a day off on the Independence Day as he is not...

PIA to go ‘Premier’ on Independence Day

    The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will start its Premier Service on the country's Independence Day which falls on Sunday. "A-330 aircraft offering improved entertainment facilities...