A grand ceremony is set to take place at Jinnah Sports Stadium in Islamabad at 8:00 PM today, marking the beginning of Independence Day celebrations and commemorating Pakistan’s recent victory over India in a military confrontation. According to sources, President Asif Ali Zardari will attend as chief guest, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the chiefs of the three armed forces also present. A large gathering of Pakistani and foreign dignitaries is expected. The event will include a military parade, a special performance by the Army’s School of Music band, a fly-past, and other programmes. The prime minister will also inaugurate the ‘Maarka-i-Haq’ monument. Military contingents from Azerbaijan and Turkey will participate in the celebrations. Roads leading to the venue have been illuminated and decorated with banners, and Pakistan Television will broadcast the ceremony live. Parade by the three armed forces and a fly past are also part of the ceremony. In celebration of the victory in Marka-e-Haq, the Prime Minister will also unveil Marka-e-Haq Monument during the event. Military contingents from friendly countries Türkiye and Azerbaijan are specially participating in the Independence Day grand celebrations. Meanwhile, preparations are in full swing across the country to celebrate the 79th Independence Day of Pakistan and victory in Marka-e-Haq in a befitting manner on Thursday. Buildings have been decorated with national flags, buntings and lights. People have displayed national flags on their vehicles and rooftop of their houses. Stalls set up at markets and along roads across the country are selling national flags, buntings, caps, and children’s clothing in green and white. The success of Pakistan against India in the operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos under Marka-e-Haq has added colors to this year’s Independence Day celebrations.
Grand ceremony in Islamabad kicks off Independence Day celebrations today
