The Nation celebrated Independence Day today (Saturday) with renewed pledge to work with the spirit of Pakistan Movement to make the country a true Islamic welfare state.     

The day dawned with thirty-one gun salute in the Federal Capital and twenty-one gun salute at the provincial headquarters.   

National flag was hoisting at all important public and private buildings.

Streets, markets and building were profusely illuminated.

National flags, portraits of founding fathers, posters, buntings and banners were also seen everywhere as part of the celebration of Independence Day.

Palestinian President sends good wishes on Independence Day

President of Palestine, Mahmoud Abbass has sent his good wishes and felicitated President Arif Alvi, Prime Minister Imran Khan and the people of Pakistan on the Independence Day.

The Palestinian President expressed the keenness to strengthen the existing relations of brotherhood and solidarity between the two countries.

Mahmoud Abbass appreciated the support of Pakistani people for the Palestinian cause.