Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has announced that the Independence Day celebrations will begin on August 1 across the province.
Accompanied by the provincial ministers, including Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon and Minister for Energy Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, he was addressing a press conference at the CM House on Wednesday. He said, this year's celebrations will be observed under the theme 'Marka-e-Haq', and the victory of this symbolic battle.
He stated that the federal government's economic progress programme, 'Uraan Pakistan', will also be highlighted during the festivities.
Murad also announced a decorations competition, in which the best decorated buildings, vehicles, and private cars will win prizes. He further mentioned that an Independence Day concert will be held at the National Stadium on the night between August 13 and 14, featuring a fireworks display.
An event and concert will also be organised at Rani Bagh, Hyderabad, on August 8 while another programme would be organised in Sukkur on August 10.
The CM said a cultural float will be taken out from Sea View to Boat Basin. He said a women's cycling rally would be organised from Karachi to Chaukhandi and Sindh Sports department would organise 114 events across the province.
A marathon and traditional dinkey cart race would also be held on August 10 from Sea View to Frere Hall and a cricket match between Mayor XI and Ministers XI.
A cricket match between Qalandars XI and Bhitai XI at Moin Khan Academy would be held on August 9, where he (CM) will play for Qalandars XI.
A boat race and concert would be held at Jehangir Kothari Stadium, CM said and assured that the business community will receive full support from the government for their events.
He said the August 11 will be observed as Minorities Day, and the minorities department will organise a major event. Additionally, a separate large-scale event will be held for persons with disabilities.
The CM announced an event on August 5 to protest against the revocation of Kashmir's special status.
Vintage car and heavy bike rallies, women's fairs, painting competitions, musical contests, mushaira and a rickshaw rally will also be the part of the celebrations, the CM said and added that a human flag will be formed.
Murad directed the IGP and DIG Traffic to prepare a traffic plan and appealed to the public to cooperate.
He also extended formal invitations to all political parties to join the celebrations. The CM said schools will remain open as usual during the festivities.
Murad said from August 9 to 11, the annual Urs of Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai will also reflect the colours of Independence Day.
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