Pakistan Day today

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Pakistan Day today

March 23, 2009

LAHORE

Pakistan Day, marking the passing of historic Pakistan Resolution that proved a milestone in the nations quest for independence from colonial rule, is being celebrated on Monday with a renewed pledge to make all-out efforts for peace, prosperity and development of the country in accordance with ideas of the Founder of Pakistan, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.

The day started with 31-gun salute in the federal capital and 21-gun salutes in all the provincial capitals. After Fajr prayers, special prayers offered for the integrity, solidarity and prosperity of the country, unity of Muslim Ummah and the wellbeing of the people.

Pakistan Day Resolution served as the seed for the plant that was to sprout on 14th August 1947 and grow into a great tree that it is today. The day reminds the people of the exciting and momentous times when the Muslims of the subcontinent rallied around the dynamic personality of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, and under his inspiring leadership resolved to carve out for themselves an independent and sovereign country.

The government has already declared Monday as public holiday while the national flag is being hoisted at all principal public and private buildings.

The important feature of the day will be investiture ceremonies to be held at the Aiwan-e-Sadr and all the four provincial capitals in which awards will be given to outstanding civil and military personalities in recognition of their meritorious services.

Seminars and functions will be organised to pay homage to the Father of the Nation Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and poet-philosopher Allama Muhammad Iqbal. Speakers will highlight the sacrifices rendered by the people for the creation of a separate homeland for South Asian Muslims.

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