Web desk: The Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) marked the country’s 78th Independence Day on Thursday with a dignified flag-hoisting ceremony. The national flag was hoisted by the chief justice of Pakistan, Justice Yahya Afridi. In the presence of other Supreme Court judges, the court registrar, and the officers and staff of the court.
It started with the Holy Quran recitation, then continued with the national anthem. The Chief Justice also spent a pleasant day with the children of SOS Villages in Peshawar and Islamabad, and jovially engaged with the children and issued gifts to them as a gesture of friendship and cohesion.
In Islamabad, a 31-gun salute echoed through the capital. While 21-gun salutes were fired in each provincial capital. As each round was fired, Pakistan Army personnel in full ceremonial dress called out “Allahu Akbar.” Reflecting the country’s resolve to defend its sovereignty and honour.
In Karachi, the central event took place at the mausoleum of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, where cadets from the Pakistan Naval Academy assumed ceremonial guard duties in an annual tradition of honouring the founder of the nation.
Commodore Tasawar Iqbal, Commandant of the Pakistan Naval Academy, served as the chief guest. While the parade was commanded by Lieutenant Samiullah. The cadets presented a smart march past before the Commandant laid a floral wreath at the mausoleum and offered prayers.
In Islamabad, celebrations also featured a grand ceremony at Jinnah Sports Stadium, attended by President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and Field Marshal General Syed Asim Munir. The gathering also commemorated the nation’s victory in Marka-e-Haq.
