All set to celebrate 65th Independence Day of Pakistan
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ISLAMABAD: The nation would observe 65th Independence Day on 14th August with zeal and enthusiasm and with the respect for those who scarified for this cause.
This year the Birthday of Pakistan will be celebrated in the Holy Month of Ramadan on Sunday, same as it rejoiced 64 years ago.
The day would dawn with special prayers in the mosques for the unity, solidarity and prosperity of the country.
The celebration would begin with a 31-gun salute at the Federal Capital and 21-gun salute at all the provincial headquarters.
Quran Khawani would be held for the Shuhada-e-Pakistan movement for their eternal peace.
The markets are bustling with exited youngsters and happy senior citizens as the “air of freedom” indulges them with honor and pride and prepare for independence day celebrations 2011, despite the current political and economical scenario of the country.
The flags would be hoisted on government and private installations. Seminars, competition of debate, essay writing, and tableaus and other programs would hold in educational institutions in this regard.
Meanwhile, in wake of security threats, special flag hoisting ceremony would not be held before Parliament House and Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani would hoist the flag at Convention center.
Services Chiefs, federal ministers, important personalities, diplomats and prominent citizens would attend the ceremony. All the invitees would stand and sing the national anthem to be followed by recitation of the Holy Quran.
Tributes would be paid to the national heroes by raising Flags and fireworks take place across the metropolis. Guards of Honors are presented at the graves of Military martyrs.
