LAHORE – The 77th Pakistan Day is being celebrated with traditional zeal and enthusiasm. The day marks the adoption of historic Lahore Resolution this day in 1940 that provided a framework for the realisation 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 progress, prosperity and solidarity of the country.
A change of guards ceremony was held at the mausoleum of Allama Iqbal in Lahore. A regiment of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) took charge of guard duties at Mazar-e-Iqbal. Air Commodore of Pakistan Air Force Salman Mehboob was the chief guest on the occasion.
The pilots of Pakistan Air Force will also present an air show at Karachi’s Clifton beach at 01.00 pm Pakistan Standard Time.
Today is a public holiday. The National flag is being hoisted on major government buildings.
The main feature of the day is the military parade at Parade Avenue in Islamabad where armed forces will conduct march past and fighter jets will present aerobatic manoeuvres.
On the occasion, floats will also depict the culture of different regions.
President Mamnoon Hussain will be the chief guest while Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and the services chiefs will also witness the colourful event.
An investiture ceremony will be held at Aiwan-e-Sadar in the evening where the President would confer awards and medals on different personalities for their outstanding contribution in different fields.
Radio Pakistan is broadcasting day-long special programmes featuring different aspects of Pakistan Movement. Newspapers have published special supplements.
Meanwhile, special security arrangements have been put in place in the twin cities to avert any untoward incident.
