WEBDESK: A grand ceremony will take place tonighyt on 13th August at Jinnah Sports Stadium to celebrate Pakistan’s Independence Day and the historic “Marka-e-Haq” victory against India.
President Asif Ali Zardari will attend as the chief guest. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the heads of the three armed forces will also be present.
The event will feature cultural performances, a military parade, an air show, and a special music display by the Army School of Music. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will also unveil the “Marka-e-Haq” monument.
Military units from Turkiye and Azerbaijan will take part in the celebrations. The ceremony will be broadcast live on PTV.
Road Closures and Traffic Plan for 13-14 August
Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has announced road closures for 13 and 14 August. The Srinagar Highway, from Serena Underpass to Zero Point, will be closed in both directions. Heavy traffic will not be allowed into Islamabad and Rawalpindi from 3 p.m. on 13 August until 5 p.m. on 14 August.
Other closed routes include Murree Road via Shakarparian, Chand Tara Chowk, Garden Avenue I-8, I-8 Garden Bridge, G-7 Loop, and the Sports Complex turn on Murree Road.
Diversions will be set up at Zero Point, Serena Hotel, and Khayaban-e-Suharwardy.
Alternative routes include Jinnah Avenue, Embassy Road, Serena Globe Chowk, Bhara Kahu, and Murree. Motorists on the Expressway can use Kashmir Chowk to reach Murree. Entry into Islamabad will be possible from Ninth Avenue to Srinagar Highway.
Traffic from Murree can reach Rawalpindi and Islamabad via Kashmir Chowk and Faizabad. Garden Avenue will stay closed from 3 p.m. on 13 August.
CTO Capt (R) Syed Zeeshan Haider has asked citizens to avoid unnecessary travel to Shakarparian. Event stickers must be placed on the left side of vehicle windscreens. CNICs and invitation cards are required for entry.
Cameras, mobile phones, handbags, motorcycles, bicycles, and CNG vehicles will not be allowed inside the venue. Entry will be only for invited guests.
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