PESHAWAR
\nGovernor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi on Friday hoisted the national flag at the Governor House here during a dignified ceremony held to mark Pakistan\u2019s 79th Independence Day, reiterating the nation\u2019s resolve to work for peace, stability and prosperity.
\nA smartly turned-out police contingent presented a guard of honour, while Iranian Consul General Ali Banafsheh Khah also attended the ceremony. The event began with the national anthem, followed by a special prayer for Pakistan\u2019s progress, prosperity, peace and stability. Governor Kundi and the Iranian Consul General also cut a cake to celebrate the Independence Day.
\nSpeaking to the media, the Governor extended heartfelt greetings to the nation on Independence Day and expressed gratitude to Allah for the blessing of living in a free country.
\nReferring to the inauguration of the Yadgar-e-Fateh monument in Islamabad on Thursday night, he said President Asif Ali Zardari inaugurated the memorial in the presence of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, the chiefs of the armed forces and ambassadors from various countries.
\nThe Governor paid tribute to the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the country\u2019s sovereignty and security. He also lauded the officers and personnel of the Pakistan Army, Frontier Corps, Police and other security forces for their invaluable services and sacrifices, saying the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa stood united with the security forces for lasting peace, security and development.
\nCommenting on Pakistan\u2019s diplomatic role during the Iran-US tensions, Governor Kundi said Pakistan played a positive and responsible role that was appreciated internationally. He said the Prime Minister, the Field Marshal, the Deputy Prime Minister and the Interior Minister made significant contributions towards regional peace and stability.
\nHe urged the nation to remain united and play its role in ensuring Pakistan\u2019s progress, prosperity and stability.
\nOn the occasion, Iranian Consul General Ali Banafsheh Khah congratulated the government and people of Pakistan, particularly those of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on the country\u2019s 79th Independence Day.
\nHe said Iran was also celebrating the 79th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations with Pakistan and reaffirmed his country\u2019s commitment to further strengthening bilateral cooperation in culture, trade and economy.
\nThe Consul General appreciated Governor Kundi\u2019s efforts in promoting relations between the two neighbouring countries in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and expressed best wishes for Pakistan\u2019s peace, prosperity and continued progress. He reiterated Iran\u2019s commitment to further strengthening the bonds of friendship and brotherhood between the two countries.
\nGovernor Faisal Karim Kundi, in his message on the 79th Independence Day, extended heartfelt greetings to the nation, particularly the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and said August 14, 1947, marked a historic milestone achieved through the visionary leadership of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and the unparalleled sacrifices of the founding generation.
\nHe said freedom was a great blessing that must be safeguarded through unity, faith and discipline, urging the nation to work collectively for Pakistan\u2019s progress, prosperity, democratic stability and national unity. Paying tribute to the sacrifices of the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the martyrs of the Pakistan Army, Police, Frontier Corps and other law enforcement agencies, he said Independence Day also served as an occasion to honour those who laid down their lives for the country\u2019s defence and peace.
\nThe Governor expressed confidence that the country\u2019s future was bright and that the younger generation, through education, dedication and hard work, would lead Pakistan towards greater development and prosperity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
PESHAWAR Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi on Friday hoisted the national flag at the Governor House here during a dignified ceremony held to mark Pakistan\u2019s 79th Independence Day, reiterating the nation\u2019s resolve to work for peace, stability and prosperity. A smartly turned-out police contingent presented a guard of honour, while Iranian Consul General Ali […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":561896,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-561888","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-top-news"],"yoast_head":"\n