Punjab arts council pays tribute to national heroes in Rawalpindi

Musical night especially dedicated to those who made operation Bunyanum Marsoos a success


Zulfiqar Baig August 13, 2025 1 min read
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ISLAMABAD:

The Punjab Council of the Arts Rawalpindi (PUCAR) organised a grand musical night titled “Mera Pakistan” on to celebrate the 78th Independence Day of Pakistan. The vibrant evening showcased a rich array of patriotic performances aimed at promoting national unity, cultural heritage, and the spirit of independence.

The event featured spellbinding performances by celebrated artists such as Dr Mubashra Hafiz, Rameez Ishaq, Daniyal Raja, Maryam Khan, Sajeel Rabia Dawood and the renowned Kashmiri Qawaal Group, who captivated the audience with their soulful renditions and patriotic melodies.

The event was attended by a large number of citizens, artists and cultural enthusiasts, who lauded the efforts of PUCAR in preserving and promoting Pakistan’s cultural identity through such initiatives.

The musical night not only paid tribute to the sacrifices made for the country's independence but also served as a reminder of the unity and diversity that defines the spirit of Pakistan and paid tributes to the soldiers who were responsible for the success of the Bunyanum Marsoos operation.

Parliamentary Secretary Information Shazia Rizwan was the chief guest at the event. She appreciated the performance of the singers who delivered rich tributes to azadi heroes and dedicated songs to Pakistan Army for its commendable services and sacrifices.

Director Arts Council Muhammad Shakoor Stated announced that the Independence Day celebrations will continue on Thursday with other events such as photographic exhibition depicting the pictures of Pakistan movement heroes, flag hoisting, tableaus, speech competition by school students, national songs competition, and grand musical show, the illumination of building to also continue on August 14.

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