LAHORE: An impressive change of guards ceremony was held at Mausoleum of Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal as the nation celebrates 143rd birth anniversary of National Poet.
A smartly turned out contingent of Pakistan Navy assumed ceremonial guard duties at the tomb of a leader who with a vision of an independent state inspired the creation of Pakistan.
Meanwhile, the outgoing Rangers ceremoniously moved out of the Mazar lead by their Officer-in-Charge. Both the outgoing and incoming guards of Pakistan Navy and Pakistan Rangers were inspected by Station Commander (Navy) Lahore, Commodore Muhammad Neimatullah.
The ceremonial Guard mounting was followed by floral wreath-laying at the Mazar of National Poet by Station Commander (Navy) on behalf of Chief of the Naval Staff, Officers, Sailors and Civilians of Pakistan Navy.
Later on, Station Commander offered Fateha and recorded his impressions in the Visitor’s Book.
The ceremony was observed by military & civil officials, school children, and the general public. (With input from INP)
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