PESHAWAR
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government, like other parts of the country, celebrated 75th Independence Day with great enthusiasm and national spirit.
Provincial government organized a grand independence day ceremony at Civil Secretariat Peshawar on Sunday.
The Chief Secretary hoisted national flag in the ceremony as chief guest.
National anthem was played and a contingent of police saluted the national flag.
On this occasion, prayers were offered for safety and stability of the motherland.
Administrative secretaries and other senior government officials attended the event. Boys and girls gave speeches and sang national songs in the flag hoisting ceremony.
The Chief Secretary and Additional Chief Secretary also cut cake to mark diamond jubilee of independence. Addressing the Diamond Jubilee ceremony, Chief Secretary said it is necessary for all of us to follow the principles of father of the nation, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, to take the country on the path towards development and prosperity.
He further said that great journey of 75 years of independence stands on the eternal sacrifices of people from all walks of life.
Dr Shahzad Bangash emphasized that today is the day to renew the pledge to put Pakistan on the right track and make it one of the developed country in the world.
In the end, Chief Secretary gave away prizes to boys and girls who secured positions in speech competition.
