Independence Day festivities in full swing

This year the birthday of Pakistan will be celebrated in the holy month of Ramadan on Sunday, same as it rejoiced 64 years before.The day would dawn with special prayers in the mosques for the unity, solidarity and prosperity of the country.The celebrations would begin with a 31-gun salute at the federal capital and 21-gun salute at all the provincial headquarters.Quran Khawani would be held for the Shuhada-e-Pakistan movement for their eternal peace.The markets are bustling with exited youngsters and happy senior citizens as the “air of freedom” indulges them with honour and pride and prepare for Independence Day celebrations, despite the current political and economical scenario of the country.The flags would be hoisted on government and private installations. Seminars, competition of debate, essay writing, and tableaus and other programmes would be held in educational institutions in this regard.Meanwhile, in the wake of security threats, special flag hoisting ceremony would not be held before Parliament House and Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani would hoist the flag at Convention Centre.Services chiefs, federal ministers, important personalities, diplomats and prominent citizens would attend the ceremony.Tributes would be paid to the national heroes by raising Flags and fireworks across the metropolis. Guards of honour will be presented at the graves of martyrs.