Monday, August 14, 2023
31-weapon show respect for in government capital, 21-firearm recognize in common capitals.
Focus on resolute commitments of heads of Pakistan Development.
President, PM perceive desperation of Kashmir's battle for opportunity.
LAHORE/ISLAMABAD: As Pakistan commends its 77th Freedom Day on August 14 (today), the country is overflowing with energy and anxious to honor the constant battle of our progenitors and public legends as they continued looking for a different country.
President Arif Alvi, State head Shehbaz Sharif, Punjab Overseer Boss Pastor Mohsin Naqvi, Pakistan People groups Party (PPP) President Asif Ali Zardari, and PPP Director Bilawal Bhutto Zardari stretched out genuine congrats to the country on the event of 77th Autonomy Day.
The day started with exceptional supplications for the nation's thriving and solidarity, a well-suited petitioning undeniable the unrest on the political and financial fronts.
Besides, a 31-firearm show respect to in the government capital and 21-weapon recognize in all commonplace capitals were made as a recognition for the country that has endured numerous a tempest.
* پاکستان کا 76واں یوم آزادی کا آغاز- ۳۱ / ۲۱ توپوں کی سلامی *
— PTV News (@PTVNewsOfficial) August 14, 2023
پاکستان کی آزادی کے 76 برس پورے ہونے پر پاک فوج اور نیوی کے چاق و چوبند دستوں کی جانب سے توپوں کی سلامی سے آغاز کیا گیا
وفاقی دارالحکومت میں 31 جبکہ صوبائی دارالحکومتوں میں 21 توپوں کی سلامی دی گئی
اس موقع پر… pic.twitter.com/N6RM268Elc
Mosques the nation over resonated with early morning supplications for flourishing, fortitude, and harmony.
As the nation denotes the day with a public occasion, different public and confidential area divisions are equipped to have a scope of exceptional capabilities and exercises, including classes, conversations, visual shows, imaginative showcases of works of art and verse, public tune interpretations, and dynamic discussion rivalries to ponder the fantastic accomplishment accomplished a long time back.
The spotlight today will be on perceiving the resolute commitments of the heads of the Pakistan Development and the penances made by public legends and standard individuals as they battled for power and a right to self-assurance in a period, in any event, when the chances were against them.
Roads and roads of the government capital and different urban communities have proactively transformed into an ocean of varieties — particularly green — and individuals enhance their homes, vehicles, and roads with banners, standards, and buntings, making a vibe of celebration that is painfully required.
Unmistakable public and confidential structures are aglow with enlightenments, celebrating this huge event.
Print and electronic media, on this day, honor the permanent commitments of Pakistan's legends, giving recognition to their unprecedented devotion.
Police the nation over have settled traffic the executives plans for the comfort and wellbeing of the overall population as individuals crowd public spaces like parks, shopping centers, markets, and sea shores to commend the day, blending with one another.
Scholarly and social associations, including the Pakistan Public Board of Human expression (PNCA), have chalked out various projects to stamp the day's importance.
In any case, nobody is as energized on this day as youngsters, the country's greatest resource and its future.
To connect with these invigorated little ones and to instruct them about the meaning of the day, private and public instructive foundations will hold various exercises, including rivalries, capabilities, and meetings to teach understudies about the verifiable battle behind the making of Pakistan.
Urban communities the nation over have become green and white tone with Jashan-I-Azadi slows down conveying dresses, banners, buntings, pin identifications, toys, and other beautifying accomplices to draw in youths and youngsters.
Besides, various brands, online retailers, diners, taxi flagging down administrations, and even gadgets organizations have offered energizing limits, adding to the merriment.
Climax of vote based, political battle
Taking to X, previously known as Twitter, President Arif Alvi complimented individuals on Pakistan's 77th Autonomy Day commemoration.
"On this day, we honor the penances delivered by our principal architects and laborers of the Pakistan Development," the president composed.
"The narratives of those individuals, who confronted difficulties, persevered through persecution and conquered colossal difficulties to arrive at Pakistan, act as a wellspring of motivation for our people in the future," he composed, adding that the penances of our progenitors ought to be esteemed.
Message from President Dr. Arif Alvi on occasion of 76th Independence Day Anniversary. pic.twitter.com/izF3BlqoBq
— The President of Pakistan (@PresOfPakistan) August 14, 2023
76 years ago on this day, Pakistan gained independence after a historic struggle by the Muslims of the subcontinent under the dynamic leadership of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
“Indian Muslims wanted a homeland for themselves where they could freely organize their individual and collective lives in accordance with the teachings of Islam.
This day is the culmination of the democratic and political struggle in our struggle for freedom from colonial rule,” he wrote.
He pondered the significance of the day and wrote that it gives us an opportunity for introspection.
"We should reflect on the nation's progress so far, the prevailing challenges and opportunities for growth. It is time to renew our commitment to build a stronger and more prosperous Pakistan as envisioned by the Father of the Nation."
He then urged the people to commit themselves to the principles of democracy, freedom, equality, tolerance, forgiveness, socio-economic justice and moral and ethical values as preached by Islam.
"On this momentous day, let us also remember our oppressed brothers and sisters in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) who have been facing Indian atrocities for decades."
"India's illegal actions, including the termination of Jammu and Kashmir's special legal status in 2019, have further worsened the human rights situation in the valley in the form of extrajudicial executions, torture and illegal detention," he said, reaffirming the country's resolve. in standing with our Kashmiri brothers.
He further urged the entire nation of Pakistan to work wholeheartedly for the development of the country.
"There is a need to unite to meet the social, political, economic and security challenges facing the nation today. So let us resolve that we will not hesitate to make any sacrifice for the security, prosperity and development of the country," he wrote.
An idea rooted in self-assertion
Meanwhile, outgoing Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif declared that the country is celebrating the 77th anniversary of Pakistan's independence.
In his Independence Day message, he said on the auspicious occasion, he extended his hearty congratulations to the entire nation, including overseas Pakistanis.
“This day holds a special significance in our hearts as this historic day witnessed an unprecedented freedom struggle that culminated in the establishment of the state of Pakistan.
"Today we pay rich tributes to the men, women and children who came together under the dynamic leadership of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah to fight for a country to call home," he said.
"In the process, they set a great example of dedication and commitment to the cause of Pakistan. I also take this opportunity to pay tribute to the visionary leadership of Quaid-e-Azam and other leaders without whom the dream of Pakistan could not have seen the light of day."
"The nation will remain forever indebted to them for giving us the precious gift of freedom," the Prime Minister said, adding that the freedom struggle for an independent homeland represents an idea whose time has come, an idea rooted in self-assertion and hope for a better tomorrow.
It was for a country where our people could explore their potential and live in peace in accordance with their glorious traditions, ethos, culture and values.
The idea of Pakistan was much bigger than what we can imagine, the Prime Minister asserted, adding that it was an aspiration shaped by the fear of living under the majoritarian principle advocated by the Congress.
Prime Minister Shehbaz further said that there is no denying the importance of the many milestones we have achieved in the last seven-and-a-half decades, often in conflicting circumstances.
"We have faced the worst natural disasters, conflicts and wars, and we have always managed to build better. All the way, we have jealously guarded the gift of freedom that we so passionately value," he added.
He also realized the importance and urgency of the Kashmiri freedom struggle that has been going on for more than seven decades.
“As we celebrate Independence Day, we stand in total solidarity with the oppressed people of India's Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJ&K) who are fighting for their right to self-determination.
"Pakistan remains committed to providing them with political, moral and diplomatic support. Despite a four-year military siege and complete blackout of information, the people of IIOJ&K have shown remarkable resilience and defiance against the Indian oppressive apparatus," he said. the international community and human rights organizations to take note of the rights violations in IIOJ&K.
“Our position remains firm, advocating a peaceful solution to the dispute in accordance with UN resolutions and recognizing the right of the Kashmiri people to decide their own future through a free and fair plebiscite.
"The spirit of independence continues to inspire Pakistanis to overcome challenges and strive for a nation that embodies the principles of justice, equality and prosperity for all," he concluded.
Supremacy of Parliament
Meanwhile, former President Zardari said pledging loyalty to the constitution means acknowledging the supremacy of Parliament as the authentic court of the people.
"On the occasion of Independence Day, a commitment should be made to ensure the rule of the people as per the philosophy of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan," he said in a statement on the eve of independence. Day.
Zardari today said that PPP leadership and workers are renewing their commitment to make Pakistan a democratic and welfare state as per the Quaid-e-Azam ideology championed by Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto.
He added that Quaid-e-Awam Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto fulfilled the dream of Quaid-e-Azam in the form of 1973 constitution.
Apart from this, Bilawal said that the day is also an opportunity to ask whether today's Pakistan has succeeded in achieving all the goals that our founding fathers had set and dreamed of at the time of its inception.
"In the light of Quaid-e-Azam's vision, we still have a long way to go and work hard to create a strong federal democratic state and a society based on tolerance and equality," he said.
The PPP chairman added that his party is the true torchbearer of the ideology and principles of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, who was a unique democrat and statesman who believed in religious tolerance.
"Quaid-e-Awam Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto's gift of a unanimous constitution to the nation is a reflection of Quaid-e-Azam's vision of the state of Pakistan and Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto fought all her life to free the country from dictatorship and protect the right and freedom of the people and during this struggle they accepted martyrdom."
Bilawal greeted the nation on Independence Day and expressed his best wishes to all Pakistanis.
He said that today is the day to pay tribute to Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad
