Today (Monday), as Pakistan marks its 76th Independence Day, the people have recommitted themselves to working in the spirit of the Pakistan Movement to transform Pakistan into a genuine Islamic welfare state.
The day began with special prayers for the wellbeing and cohesion of the nation. To honor the nation that has survived numerous storms, a 31-gun salute was fired in the federal capital and 21-gun salutes were fired in each province capital.
At 7:58 am, sirens wailed across the nation, signaling the start of the major flag-raising ceremony at 8 am. Early in the morning, mosques all around the nation rang out with prayers for abundance, unity, and peace.