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Nation set to celebrate Independence Day tomorrow

Preparations to celebrate Independence Day on Wednesday (tomorrow) with traditional enthusiasm and zeal are in its final stages across the country.

By APP
August 13, 2019

ISLAMABAD: Preparations to celebrate Independence Day on Wednesday (tomorrow) with traditional enthusiasm and zeal are in its final stages across the country.

The Independence Day would be celebrated as 'Kashmir Solidarity Day' as per Government's decision this year to express solidarity with Kashmiris in their recent plight caused by Indian government.

The government has also introduced a special logo for Independence Day which has been created to express solidarity with people of Indian Occupied Kashmir.

The logo unveiled is based on "Kashmir banega Pakistan" theme.

Meanwhile, vendors have also set up stalls of buntings, national flags, banners, badges and pictures of national heroes who struggled tirelessly to achieve a common goal for Muslims of South Asia.

Special dresses of boys and girls made of green and white colours resembling national flag are also on sale.

At the same time, the government has also made arrangements to illuminate important national buildings and monuments.

The provincial and district governments as well as educational institutions and art councils have planned a series of events in connection with Independence Day.

Different organizations are also arranging seminars, mushaira, sports events, national song and speech competitions in this regard.