Pakistan Navy marks Independence Day with traditional pomp, pageantry

Change of guard ceremony held at Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah's mausoleum

Pakistan Navy marked the 71st independence anniversary with a change of guard ceremony at Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah's mausoleum on Tuesday.

The contingent of Pakistan Naval Academy cadets assumed ceremonial guard duties at Mazar-e-Quaid .

Commandant Pakistan Naval Academy Commodore Viqar Muhammad was the chief guest and reviewed the guard.



Commodore Viqar and the cadets presented the Qaumi Salam to the father of the nation.

The ceremonial guard mounting was followed by laying of floral wreath at the mausoleum by the chief guest on behalf of chief of the naval staff, officers and men of naval force.

Pakistan Navy's change of guard at the Quaid's mausoleum. PHOTO: PAKISTAN NAVY

The chief guest also offered fateha and paid rich tribute to Jinnah.

Earlier in  the day dawned with gun salutes and special prayers were offered in all naval mosques for solidarity and progress of the country and particularly for the success of Kashmiri struggle.

Pakistan Navy ships and establishments were illuminated in Navy’s traditional manner.

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Moreover, flag hoisting ceremonies were held in Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore and coastal area at designated units of Pakistan Navy.

Furthermore, various other activities including singing of national anthem at naval units in the morning, PN Band Display and flag hoisting ceremony at Pakistan Maritime Museum, boat rallies at Karachi Harbour as well as various sports fixtures were also a part of day long celebrations.

Fishermen participate in boat rally in Karachi Harbour. PHOTO: PAKISTAN NAVY

Independence day celebrations at Pakistan Navy educational institutions were also organised where school children presented tableaus on national songs and declamation contests were held highlighting the importance of freedom.

Numerous Independence Day ceremonies were also held by PN units at Ormara, Pasni, Gwadar, Jiwani, Turbat and other coastal areas.

A walk and race was also organised in Ormara in which a large number of locals participated with zeal.