LAHORE: India’s Border Security Force (BSF) and Pakistan Rangers exchanged sweets at Attari-Wagah border on the occasion of Pakistan’s Independence Day.
The sweets were received by BSF Commandant Sudeep. On special occasions like this, forces of both the sides exchange sweets.
Pakistan is celebrating Independence Day with renewed resolve 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 in the provincial headquarters.
The main event of the Independence Day held at Jinnah Convention center in Islamabad. President Mamnoon Hussain was the chief guest on the occasion.
President Mamnoon Hussain and Caretaker Prime Minister retired justice Nasir-ul-Mulk have extended heartiest felicitations to all countrymen on the auspicious occasion of the Independence Day.
In their separate messages, both the leaders said the day refreshes our enthusiasm and rejuvenates the resolve to work for the progress and prosperity of motherland.
President Mamnoon Hussain in his message said the economic problems being faced by Pakistan and the complex issues confronting it can only be overcome by following the teachings of the Quaid-e-Azam and Allama Iqbal in their true spirit.
In his message, the caretaker Prime Minister said August 14 reminds us of the epic democratic struggle of our forefathers for securing a separate homeland for the Muslims of the Sub-Continent where they could fashion their lives according to their religious, cultural and social values.
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