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The day-long celebrations started with special prayers after Fajar for the solidarity, progress and prosperity of Pakistan and the Muslim World.<br \/>\nTo commemorate this auspicious day in a befitting manner, a guard mounting and wreath laying ceremony was held at the Mausoleum of great poet and philosopher Dr Allama Muhammad Iqbal.<br \/>\nA smartly turned out contingent of Pakistan Air Force took over guard duties from Satluj Rangers. The Chief Guest Air Vice Marshal Muhammad Shahid Afzaal, Air Officer Commanding, PAF Airmen Academy, Korangi Creek laid a floral wreath and offered Fateha at the grave of Allama Iqbal on behalf of Chief of the Air Staff, Officers, Airmen and Civilians of PAF.<br \/>\nThe ceremony symbolized deep respect and tribute to the national poet and visionary whose thoughts continue to inspire the ideological foundation and progress of Pakistan.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lahore Pakistan Day was celebrated at all PAF Bases and installations with traditional zeal and fervor. The day-long celebrations started with special prayers after Fajar for the solidarity, progress and prosperity of Pakistan and the Muslim World. 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