Pakistan Diamond Jubilee to be marked on Sunday

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani nation will mark the 75th Independence Day on Sunday with traditional zeal and fervour to recall the struggle of our forefathers and national heroes in creation of an independent country.
The day will dawn with special prayers in mosques, churches, temples, and other sacred places for peace, solidarity, and prosperity of the country.
Gun salutes and sirens would also be held in the federal capital and all provincial capitals to hoist the national flag in all parts of the country.
Different public and private departments would hold special functions and activities, including seminars, discussion programmes, photographic exhibitions, painting, poetry, national songs, and debate competitions with the focus on acknowledging the contribution of leaders of the Pakistan Movement and sacrifices of national heroes.
All the major roads and avenues of the federal capital, like other cities, were decorated with flags, banners, and buntings to present a festive look. The major public and private buildings in the city were also illuminated to mark the Jubilee celebrations of the big day.
The televisions would highlight the services of Pakistan Movement heroes on the day and pay tribute to their extraordinary contributions to making Pakistan come into being.In this regard, the Islamabad Capital Territory Police as well as provincial governments have finalised traffic management plans for the convenience and safety of the general public.-APP