Jashan-e-Azadi preparation in full swing

RAWALPINDI: Jashan-e-Azadi preparations is in full swing, as the nation is getting ready to celebrate 64th Independence Day with great enthusiasm and national zeal on August 14.

According to program, the day would dawn with special prayers in mosques for the integrity, solidarity and development of Pakistan. The 14th August is a national holiday in Pakistan.

The day is celebrated across the country with flag raising ceremonies, tributes to the national heroes and fireworks taking place. The main celebrations take place in Islamabad, where the President and Prime Minister raise the national flag at the Presidential and Parliament buildings.

In Rawalpindi, Jashan-e-Azadi preparation is getting momentum, the vendors have set up stalls for the sale of Colourful bunties, national flags, banners and picture of national heroes who struggled day and night to achieve a common goal.

National songs are in the air which gives the message that whole the nation is united and tidy. The national flag will be hoisted at the important buildings to celebrate the day with befitting manners. Sweats will be distributed among the poor.

Special prizes will be awarded to those who decorate and illuminate their building at best.

The educational institutions will also conduct special programmes to mark 64th independence day.

Various seminars, conferences, stage dramas, books and paintings exhibitions, debates and general knowledge contests will be held on this occasion with a tree plantation and greenery campaign.