PESHAWAR
\nThe Pakistan\u2019s 78th Independence Day was marked by unprecedented wave of patriotic fervor as celebrations lit up the nation with vibrant displays of national pride, impressive flags hoisting ceremonies and spectacular fireworks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
\nIn Nowshera district, the joys festivities reached a crescendo with an exuberant display of national songs and pyrotechnics.
\nIbrahim Khan, a student from a private school, was visibly elated after attending the Jashin e Azadi event last night at Nowshera. \u201cThe national songs and anthems besides the stunning fireworks were truly impressive,\u201d he shared, referring to the celebrations\/firework held at the residence of PML-N KP Information Secretary Ikhtiar Wali where Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar was the chief guest, adding a distinguished touch to the impressive event.
\nDressed in traditional national attire, young Ibrahim, a second-grade student, joined in the celebrations with great enthusiasm and national pride.
\nAccompanied by his father, he danced to the rhythms of drums and sang \u201cDil Dil Pakistan\u201d as the skies above Khyber Pakhtunkhwa were bathed in white and green, reflecting the colors of the Pakistani flag.
\nThe streets and homes across the province were awash in the spirit of independence, with children and families participating in various festivities.
\nLike other cities and towns of Khyber Pakthunkhwa, Peshawar\u2019s all bazaars including Qissa Khwani, Karimpura, Mohalla Jhangi, Meena, Hashtnagri, Liaquat, Faqirabad and others decorated with green and white colours of the national flags, looking festive.
\nGreat enthusiasm is witnessed among youth, who bought national flags, banners, stickers, models of historical buildings and portraits of the heroes of the Independence Movement besides decorated their vehicles with green and white colours.
\nBalahisar Fort, Governor House, Peshawar Museum, Ghanta Ghar, University Peshawar, Civil Secretariat, Islamia College Peshawar, FC Headquarters, Peshawar Development Authority, State Life and Deans Trade Centre were artistically illuminated with colourful buntings, attracting people\u2019s attention.
\nNational flags were hoisting on all the government buildings in Peshawar where people are celebrating Independence Day in the most befitting manner.
\n\u201cSince my childhood, I regularly came with my father to paint my face with the national flag by an expert artist at Peshawar to look different on Independence Day,\u201d Samina Bibi, a resident of Wapda Town Nowshera who decorated her face and hands with green and white colours of Pakistani flag at Qissa Khwani Bazar.
\nCarrying plastic bag with plenty of national flags, stickers, models of Islamia College Peshawar and Minar-e-Pakistan, she was feeling happy after purchasing 400 badges, stickers and posters for brothers, sisters, relatives and school fellows to celebrate the day with great pomp and show.
\nWearing a green and white shirt with green badges, Samina said Independence Day enhances the spirit of patriotism, and that she came here with her family to see the flag hoisting ceremony at Peshawar amid the national anthem by police bands.
\nAsad Khan, a vendor shopkeeper of Pabbi selling decorative items for children including green toys, pressures horns, hats, masks, spectacles, bangles, flags, badges and models of historical buildings of Pakistan Movement at Mohalla Jhangi near Qissa Khwani told APP that he rushed to Peshawar after seeing the overwhelming response of youth and children in the decorative items and Jashin e Azadi stuff on TV.
\nThe energetic shopkeeper who sold out all stock ahead of Independence Day said that his father has brought more stock this morning from Lahore to earn maximum profit here, adding last year he had earned Rs155,000 against Rs220,000 so far during this Jashan-e-Azadi.
\nThe printers, advertisers and graphic designers also made substantial economic gains after completion of printing orders of national flags, posters, advertisements, graphics designing, promotional cards, stickers, badges, billboards, panaflex and souvenirs from government departments, private or\u00adganizations, education\u00adal institutions and civil society.
\nThe Peshawar based printers, publishers and graphic designers have made roaring business during last two weeks where Jashan-e-Azadi materials were being sold like a hot cake.
\nMeanwhile, an impressive flag hoisting ceremony was held at Governor House Peshawar where KP Governor Faisal Karim Kundi hoisted the national flag and national anthem played.
\nConsul Generals from the United States of America, Iran, and Afghanistan, provincial Assembly member Ahmad Karim Kundi, along with the staff of the Governor\u2019s House and other distinguished guests attended the flag hoisting ceremony.
\nThe Consul Generals joined Governor Faisal Karim Kundi and other attendees in singing of \u201cPakistan Zindabad\u201d (Long live Pakistan). Following the flag hoisting, special prayer were offered for the country\u2019s prosperity.
\nExtended his heartfelt congratulations to the entire nation on Pakistan\u2019s 78th Independence Day, the Governor paid tribute to the martyrs of the Pakistan and emphasized the need for peace, prosperity, and development in the province.
\nIn his message on the Independence Day, Governor Kundi congratulated the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the merged districts, highlighting that Pakistan had been achieved as a result of the great sacrifices and unmatched struggle of our forefathers.
\nThe Governor reaffirmed the commitment to advancing the country on the path of development by strictly adhering to the principles of unity, faith and discipline of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
\nHe pledged to fulfill the dreams of Pakistan\u2019s founder and work tirelessly by building a prosperous, peaceful, and strong Pakistan.
\nKhyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor House was opened for general public and families on occasion of the independence day. The Governor intermingled with the people and greetings exchanged.
\nThe wide speed celebration served as a powerful reminder of the nation\u2019s unity and pride, resonating deeply with all who took part.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
PESHAWAR The Pakistan\u2019s 78th Independence Day was marked by unprecedented wave of patriotic fervor as celebrations lit up the nation with vibrant displays of national pride, impressive flags hoisting ceremonies and spectacular fireworks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. In Nowshera district, the joys festivities reached a crescendo with an exuberant display of national songs and pyrotechnics. Ibrahim […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-424909","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-peshawar"},"yoast_head":"\n