Independence Day celebrated in Balochistan

QUETTA:

Like the rest of the country, 75th Independence Day of Pakistan was observed on Sunday across Balochistan with great enthusiasm.

The day began with special prayers in the mosques for unity, solidarity and prosperity of the country. A 21-gun salute was presented after the fajar prayer to mark the day in the provincial capital Quetta. The principal ceremony was held at the lawn of Balochistan Assembly which was attended by Chief Minister Balochistan Abdul Quddus Bizenjo, provincial ministers, adviser and senior officials.

The CM hoisted national flag. Addressing the ceremony, Bizenjo said that Pakistan is a strong country and faces various challenges which came into existence on 27th of Ramazan.

“It is Allah blessing for us to move forward as a nation out of caste, nationality, Sindhi, Punjabi, Baloch, Pashtun for the construction and development of the country. Pakistan would be defended with strong hands and no one could see it with evil eyes,” he added.

The CM said that Balochistan was passing through a tough time today due to heavy rains and floods but all resources were being utilized for rehabilitation of flood victims in the province.

“We are grateful to Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, who has focused on Balochistan in this difficult time and has assured that federal government assist relief and rehabilitation of the flood victims in a timely manner,” he said.

Published in The Express Tribune, August 15^th, 2022.