Lahore 13 Aug 17 (TNS): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Javed Qamar Bajwa hoisted the largest national flag in the history of Pakistan at Wagah Border to mark Pakistan’s 70th anniversary.
The flag was hoisted on a 400-feet pole, whereas the size of the flag is 120 by 80 feet. The flag is said to be the highest in South Asia and the 8th highest in the world.
The flag was hoisted at a ceremony held to mark Pakistan’s 70th anniversary. The hoisting was followed by grand fireworks.
While addressing the graceful ceremony Gen Bajwa said that some 77 years ago, Pakistan resolution was passed in the same city Lahore. Pakistan came into being on the night of 27th Ramazan — it was a blessed night.
“Today, the country is progressing on the path of the law and the Constitution. All Institutions are working properly. We will make Pakistan the country of Quaid-e-Azam and Allama Iqbal,” he said.
“We have rendered many sacrifices — we will never forget our martyrs. We will execute each and every terrorist in Pakistan. I want to tell our enemies, whether they are in the in east or west, that your bullets will end but not the chests of our jawans.”
Acknowledging Pakistan’s “internal and external challenges”, the COAS said, “I assure you that we will never let you down. Any power that will aim to weaken Pakistan, the Pakistan Army and all other institutions will foil their attempts.”
Country-wide celebrations
Pakistan Air Force is also going to hold its largest-ever show today (Monday) in Islamabad which will feature aerobatic teams from Turkey and Saudi Arabia.
The day will begin with a 31-gun salute in the federal capital along with a 21-gun salute in each provincial capital. Flag hoisting ceremonies are held in the provincial capitals and district headquarters and change of guard ceremonies are held at Mazar-i-Quaid and Mazar-i-Iqbal.
The main ceremony of the day is held at Islamabad’s Convention Centre, where the president and prime minister hoist the national flag.
