The Wagah Border echoed with slogans Allah-o-Akbar and Pakistan Zindabad on the occasion of an impressive flag-lowering ceremony held on March 23, Saturday. A large number of people including emotionally charged women, children, old and youths attended the ceremony.
Pakistan Rangers emotional and spirited slogans during traditional parade have rocked the Indian soldiers. In accordance with the celebrations of the 80th Pakistan Day, most of the people especially children were dressed in green and white coloured clothes. They had been expressing their love and patriotism with the motherland.
Their excitement grew higher as they witnessed the parade ceremony. They were also carrying national flags and placards inscribed with slogans in favour of Pakistan. On the other hand, Indian security forces (Border Security Force) also observed the ceremony. This practice has been jointly followed by the neighbouring countries since 1959. The drill is characterized by elaborate and rapid dancelike maneuvers.