ISLAMABAD: Pakistani nation is celebrating its 78 th Independence Day on August 14 with a renewed pledge to work with spirit of Pakistan Movement to make country a true Islamic welfare state.
The day dawned with thirty-one gun salute at the federal capital and twenty-one gun salutes at provincial headquarters.
Special prayers were offered in mosques for peace, solidarity and prosperity of the country.
The main flag hoisting ceremony was held at Pakistan Monument in Islamabad where Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif hoisted the national flag.
Chairman Senate Yousaf Raza Gilani, Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, cabinet members, parliamentarians and school students were present on the occasion.
Flag hoisting ceremonies were also held at provincial capitals of the country.
