ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani nation celebrates Pakistan Day today (Saturday) with renewed pledge to work hard for the progress and stability of the country and to take the country towards new heights of socio econmic development.
The day is being marked the adoption of historic Lahore Resolution (Qardad e Pakistan) this day in 1940, that provided a framework for realization of the goal of a separate homeland for Muslims of South Asia.
The day dawned with 31-gun salute in the federal capital and 21-gun salute in provincial capitals.
Special prayers were offered in mosques after Fajr prayers for the welfare, prosperity and solidarity of the country. National flag will be hoisted on major government buildings.
The main feature of the day will be the grand military parade in Islamabad where contingents of the three-armed forces and other security forces will conduct march past while fighter planes will present aerobatic maneuvers.
An investiture ceremony will be held at Aiwan-e-Sadr in the afternoon where President Asif Ali Zardari would confer awards and medals to personalities for their outstanding contribution in various fields.
Electronic media will also broadcast special programmes to highlight the significance of the day and pay tribute to the leaders of Pakistan Movement.
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