LAHORE: All is set to celebrate Pakistan Day on Monday (today) with a renewed pledge, to transform the country into a true Islamic welfare state in line with the vision of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
The day is observed every year, to commemorate the historic Lahore Resolution passed on 23rd March in 1940, under which Muslims of the Sub-continent set the agenda of a separate homeland for themselves.
The day will dawn with 31-gun salute in the federal capital and 21-gun salute in provincial capitals. Special prayers will be offered in mosques after Fajr prayers for progress and prosperity of the country.
There is public holiday on Monday and all the offices and business centres will remain closed.
Radio and TV channels will broadcast special programmes to highlight the significance of the day and pay tribute to the leaders and workers of Pakistan Movement.
Meanwhile, ISPR has released a special national song ‘Meri Mitti Meri Jaan, Pakistan Zindabad’ in connection with Pakistan Day. This National Song carries a strong message of patriotism and national unity in relation to Pakistan. Day.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026