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KP, Fata celebrate Independence Day with enthusiasm
The 65th Independence Day of Pakistan was celebrated here with national zeal and enthusiasm in Khyber Pakhtukhwa and Federally Administered Tribal Area (Fata).
The day began with the salute of 21 guns and prayers at mosques for the integrity and solidarity of the country. Three different flag hoisting ceremonies were held at Malik Saad Shaheed Police Lanes, Peshawar High Court and University of Peshawar.
Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtukhwa, Ameer Haider Khan Hoti was the chief guest on the occasion of flag hoisting ceremony at Malik Saad Shaheed Police Lanes, Peshawar. Expressing his views on the occasion, Hoti said Sunday that Pakistan was created with matchless struggle and sacrifices by our forefathers. He said it is high time to show unity among our ranks to get rid of the menace of militancy and terrorism and make Pakistan a moderate, progressive and vibrant Muslim welfare state.
He said that Pakistan Independence Day reminds us of the supreme sacrifices by the leaders of Pakistan Movement who created a separate Muslim land for the people of sub-continent. He said today is very auspicious occasion for whole Pakistanis as on this day 65 years ago on 14th August 1947.
The chief minister said the country is currently passing through a difficult time and is confronted with several challenges including terrorism and militancy. He said people of Khyber Pakthunkhwa have rendered great sacrifices during creation of Pakistan and are now giving more sacrifices to protect the country from the menace of terrorism and militancy. He further said it is the spirit of the age that people from every walk of life join hands and extend full support to government to eliminate the scourge of militancy and terrorism.
Hoti said that being a frontline province in war against terrorism, Khyber Pakthunkhwa police and law enforcement agencies have added a new chapter of chivalry and great valour by establishing peace in restive areas. It was due to their supreme sacrifices that peace has been established in Swat valley and writ of government has been established, he added.
Earlier, the chief minister hoisted Pakistan national flag in a colourful ceremony and the national anthem was played. He also visited martyrs monument of KP police and offered Dua for the departed souls. Provincial Ministers, senators, MNAs, MPAs were also present on the occasion.
Meanwhile, Chief Justice Peshawar High Court, Justice, Ejaz Afzal was the chief guest at the flag hoisting ceremony at high court while Vice Chancellor, Professor Dr Azmat Hayat was chief guest at the Independence Day function at University of Peshawar.
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