Tag: Independence Day

Cultural institutions finalise Independence Day preparations

Federal capital's leading art and cultural organisations have finalised preparations to celebrate Independence Day in a befitting manner. Pakistan National Council of Arts (PNCA), Pakistan...

ICT admin prepares capital for Independence Day

Major hospitals to be on high alert in case of any untoward incident Islamabad Capital Territory Administration (ICTA) has planned arrangements to ensure a peaceful...

Punjab govt begins preparation for Independence Day celebrations

Punjab government has started preparation to celebrate Independence Day on August 14 in a befitting manner. Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has formed...

Gen Sharif hosts reception for retired, serving armymen

Army Chief General Raheel Sharif hosted an Independence Day reception in the honour of serving and retired soldiers on Friday night, ISPR said in...

Dil, Dil Pakistan, Jaan, Jaan Pakistan!

Majority of citizens say Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif is the “true savior” of Pakistan

Curfew in IHK on eve of Pakistan’s Independence Day

Authorities imposed a curfew in parts of the main city of Indian-controlled Kashmir on Friday to prevent any move by pro-freedom Kashmiris to celebrate...

The skies will be illuminated on 14!

The government has decided to conduct a spectacular display of fireworks in Islamabad on August 14.

Restrictions, shutdown mark India’s Independence Day in IHK

Authorities in Indian-controlled Kashmir on Friday held India's Independence Day official functions amid tight security arrangements and complete shutdown called by separatist groups. The main...

‘If not for me, let there be peace for Pakistan’s sake’

PM inaugurates renovated Ziarat Residency, says Pakistan can prosper if no one meddles in democracy for 10 years Criticises PTI and PAT for anti-govt protests,...

Green hoisted high

President calls for focus on economic development, end to unnecessary political adventurism   ISLAMABAD APP   President Mamnoon Hussain on Thursday said Pakistan could only progress if it stayed...

Security forces foil Samungli air base attack bid, two militants killed

Sources said that the security personnel had summoned Frontier Corps as the suspected attackers were using heavy weapons in the gunbattle.

Nation celebrates 68th Independence Day

KARACHI- The nation is celebrating the 68th Independence Day today (Thursday) with zeal and enthusiasm. The day started with thirty-one gun salute in federal capital and...

PTI wants Nawaz’s scalp. Period!

“There will be no compromise on Azadi March. Tomorrow, party chairman will reveal the planned massive rigging that took place in May 2013 elections.”

Qadri sets stage for anarchy on Aug 14

“Do you want a revolution?” the PAT chief asked his supporters thrice, telling them that he is prepared to get killed along with them.

Preparations for I-Day in full swing

Jashan-e-Azadi preparations are in full swing as the nation gears up to celebrate its 67th Independence Day with great enthusiasm and national fervor on...

Month-long I-Day ceremonies kick off in capital

The government has chalked out a comprehensive plan to celebrate the 67th Independence Day of Pakistan in a befitting manner. Under the plan, a range...

PM forms committee to ‘keep an eye’ on Independence Day ceremonies

Interior minister discusses operation Zarb-e-Azb, PTI’s long march and Qadri’s ‘revolution’ with Punjab CM Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has constituted a special five-member cabinet committee...