Independence Day Celebrated With Enthusiasm In Sukkur

The 71st Independence Day anniversary was celebrated in Sukkur district with enthusiasm and fervour on Tuesday.

KARACHI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 14th Aug, 2018 ) :The 71st Independence Day anniversary was celebrated in Sukkur district with enthusiasm and fervour on Tuesday.

The day began with special prayers in all mosques and places of worship for the solidarity and unity of the country.

The main event of flag hoisting ceremony was held at Jinnah Stadium Ground where Commissioner Sukkur Division Manzoor Shaikh, Mayor Sukkur Arslan Shaikh and Deputy Commissioner (DC) Raheem Bux Maitlo hoisted the national flag.

All officials of the Federal and provincial government including school children, leaders of business community and elite of the town were present on the occasion.

The school children presented national songs, shows and tableaus on the occasion.

Speaking on the occasion, the Commissioner said that Pakistan is a gift from God and "we must consider ourselves fortunate that we were born in a free Muslim country".

He advised youngsters to work hard with sincerity for the well being of the country.

Commissioner Baloch said that Pakistan had come into being due to unparalleled leadership of Quaid-i-Azam and sacrifice of four million lives.

He said that it was now the duty of each and every Pakistani to work for the unity, integrity and solidarity of Pakistan.

Meanwhile, the 71st Independence Day anniversary of Pakistan was celebrated at Pano Aqil Garrison with traditional zeal and fervour.

The day started with special prayers after Fajr in all mosques of Pano Aqil Garrison for solidarity, progress and prosperity of the country.

A colourful ceremony also held at Government High School Numaish, Old Sukkur, organised by Sindh Rural Support Organization (SRSO) which was addressed by its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Muhammad Dital Kalhoro.

Besides, Central Prisons Sukkur also celebrated the Independence Day with enthusiasm and fervour.

Special prayers were offered in all the jails of the Sukkur region for solidarity, prosperity and progress of the country followed by Qirat and Naat competitions among jail inmates, including convicts and under trial prisoners.

The business community, educational institutions and individuals also celebrated the Independence Day in a multitude of ways all over the northern Sindh.

As the clock hit midnight, fireworks coloured the sky and aerial firing resounded in several districts, while hundreds of big and small rallies moved on the streets throughout the day.