ISLAMABAD: The Nation is celebrating Pakistan Day today with a renewed pledge to transform the country into a true Islamic and welfare state in line with the vision of Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. On this day, the historic Lahore Resolution was adopted in 1940 that provided a framework for realization of the goal of a separate homeland for Muslims of South Asia.
National flag has been hoisted atop all major government buildings.
ISPR has released a special song in connection with the Pakistan Day.
In view of the third wave of Covid-19, all events in connection with the day are being held under strict compliance to SOPs.
An investiture ceremony will be held at Aiwan-e-Sadar this afternoon where President Dr Arif Alvi will confer awards and medals to personalities for their outstanding contributions in different fields.
Pakistan Day Parade, which is the main feature of the celebrations, will be held in Islamabad on Thrusday with compliance of all the anti-COVID SOPs.
Radio Pakistan and PTV are broadcasting special programmes to highlight the significance of the day and pay tribute to the leaders of Pakistan Movement.
Meanwhile, flag hoisting and awards distribution ceremonies were held under strict SOPs in the provincial capitals, Gilgit and Muazaffarabad today in connection with Pakistan Day.
