KP FATA celebrate 78th Pak-Day with national fervor, zeal pledging to promote harmony

PESHAWAR: The people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Federal Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) Friday celebrated the 78th Pak-Day like other parts of the country with traditional zeal and fervor and renewed pledge to work with unison and harmony for sovereignty and solidarity of their motherland by arranging score of event to mark the day in a befitting manner.

Pakistan Day commemorates the passing of the Lahore Resolution on March 23, 1940, when the All-India Muslim League demanded a separate nation for the Muslims of the British Indian Empire.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Eng. Iqbal Zafar Jhagra decorated a number of personalities with Sitara-e-Imtiaz and Tamgha-e-Imtiaz in recognition of their illustrious achievements in their respective disciplines at the Investiture ceremony held at the Governor’s House, Peshawar on Friday.

The police officials of the province were decorated with Quaid e Azam Police Medals and President’s Police Medals in the said function.

Besides, Inspector General of Police Salahuddin Mehsud, members of the provincial cabinet, Parliamentarians both from the Province and FATA, Senior Civil and Military officials, relatives and well-wisher of the recipients of the award attended the ceremony.

Commissioner Peshawar Shahab Ali Shah chaired a special function at Al-Asar High School Nauthia Jadeed to mark the Pakistan Day. Commissioner in his address said that future of the young generation solely was in the hand of the teachers. He underscored the need for character building in the educational institutes.

A flag hoisting ceremony to mark the 78th Pakistan Day was held at provincial headquarters of Rescue 1122 here on Friday.

Media Coordinator for the Rescue 1122 Muhammad Shafique said, District Emergency Officer Hasan Dad performed the flag hoisting ceremony. The event was attended by the Emergency Officers and officials of the department. The contingent of Rescue 1122 presented salute to the national flag.

In his address Hasan Dad said that March 23 was a day of Pakistan becoming reality and creation of a separate Islamic State in the sub continent.

He said that we make a pledge today that we will not hesitate to offer any sacrifice for the country’s solidarity and survival. Every citizen has to make a solemn pledge we will leave no stone unturned in making Pakistan a citadel of peace, harmony and a developed country among comity of nations.

In Lower Dir, Pakistan Day was also celebrated across the district as various organizations took out rallies with the support of the District administration to mark the day which were largely participated by the cross section of the society.

Deputy Commissioner Sarmad Saleem Akram led the solidarity rally attended by thousands of people. The DC said that anti-states design of the conspirator would be foiled with the iron hands. Meanwhile, Anjuman-e-Tajraan Dir Lower also took out a rally from Balambat to Timergara Bazar. Similarly, a two days festival was also arranged in connection with the day wherein traditional games were played.

In Shangla, Pakistan Day was celebrated in government and private schools with great pomp and show. Main function of the day was held at Centennial Model High School attended by students, parents, journalists and people from cross section of society.

In Nowshera, March 23 function was held at Govt. Girls Degree College which was addressed by students who threw light on the importance of the day. College Principal Madam Rozina Rehman was guest of honor in the function.

In another function held at Post Graduate College Nowshera under chair of Deputy Commissioner Nowhsera Kh. Muhammad Sikandar Zeeshan. Speaking on the occasion, DC said that we have to shun the policies of dependence on others and make progress and development as our target for young generation. On the occasion, flag hoisting ceremony was also held and district police present salute to the national flag.

In Abbottabad, Additional Deputy Commissioner performed the flag hoisting ceremony and congratulated the nation over the celebration of 78th Pakistan Day. It’s a day of renewing the pledge as our forefathers had laid the foundation of Islamic Republic of Pakistan on this day on 1940.

In Hangu, Assistant Commissioner Hangu Yusaf Kareem performed the flag hoisting ceremony at a graceful ceremony to mark the 78th Pakistan Day here at DC Office here on Friday.

A smart contingent of the district Police presented salute to the national flag followed by a Dua for the solidarity and prosperity of the country.

The AC on this occasion stated that March 23 reminded us of the sacrifices the Muslims of the sub continent offered for the creation of Pakistan. Our forefathers achieved this country after lot of sacrifices.

It’s our moral duty to get united and play our role for the development and prosperity of our beloved country. We have to make a pledge to day that we will not hesitate to offer any sacrifice for the defence of our motherland, the AC maintained.

In Skardu, the 78th Pakistan Day was celebrated in Gilgit Baltisitan with renewed pledge and commitment to make Pakistan an Ideal Islamic welfare state according to the dream of the father of the Nation and Poet of East.

In this connection functions were held under auspices of different literary, educational, social, political and cultural organizations in Skardu and other Districts. Main event of the day was held at Aiwan-e-Iqbal Skardu under auspices of Bazme-Ilm-o-Fun.

In Parachinar, Kurram Agency a colorful function was held on the eve of 78th Pakistan Day which also included Youm-e-Pakistan Rally attended by school children, tribal elders, personnel of the security forces and political administration.

A solidarity rally was also taken out from Edhi Park in Parachinar led by Brig. Akhtar Aleem which was also attended by Political Agent Basir Khan and tribal elders. The participants of the rally shouted Pakistan Zindabaad slogans.

In Kohat district, Pakistan Day function was also held at Police Lines where special parade was arranged to mark the day. The function was attended by RPO Awal Khan, DPO Abass Majeed Marwat, SP Investigation Jehanzeb Khan and SP Operation Jameel Akhtar.

In Khyber Agency, the political administration arranged special function at Jamrud in connection with Pakistan Day attended by APA Zahid Usman Kakakhel and tribal elders. On the occasion, national flag was also hoisted while the smart contingent of Khasadar force presented salute. APA Zahid Usman presented awards among heirs of Shuhadas.