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Pakistan celebrates Independence Day
Wednesday August 15, 2012 01:00:56 AM,
IANS
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Islamabad: Pakistan celebrated Independence Day
Tuesday with great enthusiasm.
The day dawned with 31 gun salute in the capital and 21 gun salute
in the provincial capitals. Special prayers were offered for the
well being and better future of Pakistan.
Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf addressed a gathering at a flag
hoisting ceremony at the Convention Centre in Islamabad and said
the resolution of the country's problems lies with democracy and
Pakistan's survival hinges on it, Geo TV reported.
The Pakistani leader also greeted his Indian counterpart Manmohan
Singh on Independence Day.
In Karachi, Sindh Governor Ishrat-ul-Ebad and Chief Minister Qaim
Ali Shah paid homage to the founder of the nation Muhammad Ali
Jinnah and laid floral wreaths at his mausoleum.
Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif attended a ceremony at the
mausoleum of Allama Iqbal, a philosopher, poet and politician.
In Peshawar, celebrations were held at Police Line, while in
Quetta Chief Minister Nawab Aslam Raisani attended the
celebrations at Ayub Stadium.
Thousands also attended the flag lowering ceremony at the Wagah
border.
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