MCI, CDA organise fireworks at Shakarparian

Islamabad: As part of colourful events being held in connection with the Independence Day celebrations, the Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad (MCI) and the Capital Development Authority (CDA) organised fireworks at midnight of 13th and 14th August at multipurpose Parade Ground, Shakarparian.

A large number of people from the twin cities and adjoining areas throng to be the part of celebrations and witnessed the colourful attractions of the fireworks scattered in the sky with the message of one nation celebrating its Independence Day with traditional zeal and national devotion.

Mayor of Islamabad and CDA Chairman Sheikh Anser Aziz was chief guest of the occasion. Deputy Mayors of MCI, Syed Zeshaan Naqvi, Azam Khan and Rifat Javed, local elected representatives from different union councils of Islamabad and senior officers of MCI and CDA were also present.

The fireworks continued for 30 minutes to amuse and entertain the people with the scattered colours in the sky. In addition to the people gathered on the venue, residents of the twin cities witnessed the fireworks from their rooftops and in the standing evasion along different roads and avenues. The surrounding of the parade avenue and different parts of the twin cities echoing with the slogans of ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ while the sacrifices of martyrs were also remembered on the occasion.

On the occasion, the national songs and national anthem were also played as the enthusiastic crowd waived Pakistani flag.  Addressing the ceremony, Mayor of Islamabad and Chairman CDA condemned the terrorist attack of Queata. He said that enemy is trying to discourage this nation but don’t know that history and traditions of Pakistani nation. Participation of general public in such a large number shows that they have courage to make this country more prosperous and developed country. He said that MCI and CDA have also organized different events in connection with the Independence Day celebrations, which are being held at different venues. He appreciated the efforts of different formations for organising colourful events and decorating the city with national flags, illumination of buildings including Parliament House, Aiwan-e-Sadr, Pak Secretariat and other places.