Pakistan’s 76th Independence day
Independence Day in Pakistan is celebrated on the 14th of August with harmony and love. We celebrate this day in remembrance of our freedom from British colonial in 1947. A variety of events and festivals will organize on that day.
People are so excited for this independence day and celebrate it like an Eid festival. People wear green and white dresses to show their love and respect for the country. Children also enjoy this event with several activities like wearing flag masks, painting their faces with green flags, wear green dresses, badges, key chains, hair clips, bangles, or caps on this day.
Here is a list of some important events for Independence Day in Pakistan.
Flag hoisting ceremony
The day begins with the hoisting of the national flags at government buildings. People also raise green flags on the roofs of their houses. The main ceremony is held in Islamabad at Jinnah Convention Center. The President of Pakistan and the prime minister attended this ceremony as a chief guest and raised Pakistan’s flag while the national anthem was sung.
Gun Salutes
On this important day, a 31-gun salute is fired in the capital. Moreover, a 21-gun salute is also fired in provincial capitals.
Parades and Air Shows
The Azadi parade is also held in various big cities with proper security systems. People also come and watch these ceremonies which made their day memorable. The Pakistan Air Force organizes air shows featuring fighter jets that perform some marvelous aerobatic moves for a large number of
Cultural Events
Several cultural activities were held on this Independence Day. Activities like poetry competitions, music performances, and various other festivities at the public level were organized for this day. Fireworks light up the sky at night and create a shimmery sky.
Community Gatherings
People celebrate this day like the Eid festivities. Everyone meets each other and shared food. Youngsters often wear green and white dresses to show their love for the country.
Televised Speeches
Various television programs were conducted for Independence Day. The prime minister also delivers a speech and addresses the nation.
media participation
Several channels work for this day, organize different patriotic shows, and invite valuable guests to celebrate Independence Day. Singers of Pakistan will release new patriotic songs for this day.
New plants were planted
Trees will be planted in the country in various places to celebrate the 77th Independence Day of Pakistan. Moreover, the Plant for Pakistan campaign has been launched all over the country to reduce pollution and promote plantation.
Celebrations in abroad
People who live abroad also celebrate this day with unity and great enthusiasm. They organized several events, cultural programs, and various other activities for Independence Day.
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Furthermore, people love to celebrate Independence Day. Various companies in Pakistan also celebrate this day with their unique and different styles.
Here are the companies that planned to celebrate the 77th Independence Day in a unique style.
TCF plans to celebrate Independence Day in a unique way
The Citizen Foundation Company (TCF), established in August 1995. It’s a famous charitable organization that manages schools and provides primary and secondary education to girls and boys in rural areas and the needy urban residents of Pakistan.
Initiative on this Independence Day:
TCF is holding an art competition for educational purposes. This competition will held in Lahore. That means only artists from Lahore can participate in this competition. Artists are free to make sculptures, paintings, watercolours paintings, sketching, and calligraphy. The main purpose of this competition is to raise awareness of education among people. Their theme must be related to ‘education’, ‘Independence Day’, and ‘Pakistan’.
Artists can submit their artwork by email at ibrahim.amjad@tcf.org.pk or share them on whatsApp at +92 3064464010. The selected artwork will be auctioned and the prize money will be donated for the educational purposes of needy children.
EBM took the initiative for child education and eradicating child labour
English Biscuit Manufacturers, previously known as Peek Freans Pakistan, is a Pakistani biscuits manufacturer based in Karachi, Pakistan. According to a Nielsen survey, EBM enjoys a 45% market share. It makes Peek Freans biscuits and is the owner of the Pied Piper trademark.
English biscuit manufacturers, previously known as Peek Freans Pakistan, is a famous biscuit manufacturer company in Karachi, Pakistan. This company took the initiative of child education and eradicating child labour. Recently they shared an ad on social media platforms that illustrates the different perspectives of literate and illiterate children. This ad not only emphasizes child education but also speaks about the dark reality of child labour.
EBM charity program:
EBM already supported around 35,000 children across Pakistan and it aims to educate 100,000 children by 2030. You can join EBM in their good cause and directly donate money to any of EBM’s education partners via https://www.ebm.com.pk.
PHA to celebrate Independence Day with illuminations and fireworks
The director of Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) DG Muhammad Tahir Wattoo, announced on Sunday that PHA set the sky with fireworks and illuminations at Minar-e-Pakistan on the 14th of August to celebrate the 78th independence day of Pakistan. He also added that they will organize several events including a flag hoisting ceremony at the racecourse park, an art competition that celebrates Arshad Nadeem’s historic Olympic gold medal, and the distribution of plants at various spots in the city. PHA took the initiative of planting about 25 million trees in the province.
Panther Tyres Limited and the celebration of Independence Day
They celebrate the freedom with great love for Pakistan. Panther Tyres organized a music contest with exciting prizes. All you have to do is sing, record, and share your version of “Yeh Hy Mera Pakistan” to win exciting prizes.
VIVO and its initiative for the celebration
Vivo is also celebrating its 77th Independence Day by serving its customers like never before. It provides a variety of offers to celebrate this day.
- 10% discount on the purchase of accessories
- Enjoy recreational services
- Complimentary refreshments
- Free-of-cost protective covers
- Free Independence Day gift
- Free software upgrade
- Free labour fee
University of Azad Jammu Kashmir plans to celebrate Independence Day
University of Azad Jammu Kashmir (UAJK) plans to celebrate Pakistan’s 77th independence day with a series of events under the leadership of Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Kleem Abbasi. The students lined up all the events according to 14th August with great patriotism.
