All set for Independence Day celebrations
Government asks owners of shops and commercial centres to keep businesses open
Pakistan will celebrate its 72nd Independence Day tomorrow with traditional fervour and enthusiasm and several religious, cultural and social activities will be held to mark the occasion.
Special prayers would be offered before dawn for peace, solidarity and prosperity of the country and for the resolution of the long standing issue of Kashmir.
Educational institutions have arranged art exhibitions, declamation contests, national songs competitions and sports tournaments for children. Exhibitions of fruits and vegetables have also been organised in villages, towns and cities.
Local administrations have actively been engaged in planning and execution of the special programmes. Government buildings would be illuminated to mark the independence day.
Likewise, the services of Pakistan Movement heroes would also be highlighted through electronic and print media to pay tributes to their struggle for making Pakistan a reality.
Discussions and lectures have also been planned by various educational institutes to highlight the significance of ideology of Pakistan.
Metropolitan corporations of Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar and Quetta have made arrangements to decorate important roads and avenues with flags, banners and buntings Cleanliness campaigns in cities, towns and villages have been launched with active participation of the non-governmental organisations, general public and provincial governments.
Islamabad Capital Territory Police and provincial governments have finalised traffic management plan for convenience and safety of general public. TV channels will present special programmes. on the occasion.
The government has encouraged owners of shops and commercial centres to keep their business open tomorrow.