Pakistanis today (Sunday) are celebrating the country's diamond jubilee with traditional zeal and fervour, with commemorative ceremonies being held in different cities.
According to Radio Pakistan, the day dawned with a 31-gun salute in Islamabad and a 21-gun salute in the provincial headquarters.
Prayers were offered for the security and progress of Pakistan, and the well-being of the people, the report said.
'Economic power'
Celebrating 75 years of independence, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif vowed to transform the country into an economic power.
Addressing the flag-hoisting ceremony at the Jinnah Convention centre in Islamabad, he stressed the need for a national dialogue and developing consensus on a charter of economy in order to transform Pakistan into an economic power.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addresses the flag-hoisting ceremony in Islamabad. — DawnNewsTV
"If we can become a nuclear power, we can also become an economic power but for it we have to strive day and night and prove to the world that we are no less than anyone," the prime minister said.
“Pakistan Movement is a lesson for everyone," he said, adding that no amount of hurdles could deter a nation from achieving its goals once it decided its path.
Awards conferred
On the occasion, Dr President Arif Alvi also conferred civil awards on 253 Pakistani citizens and foreign nationals. The citizens were bestowed with awards for showing excellence and courage in different fields, Radio Pakistan reported.
The president also conferred military awards on the officers and soldiers of the Pakistan Army, Navy and Air Force.
The President gave two Sitara-i-Basalat, 68 Tamgha-i-Basalat, 33 Imtiazi Asnad, 68 COAS Commendation Cards, 22 Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military), 102 Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Military) and 130 Tamgha-i-Imtiaz (Military).
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