President hoists national flag to mark 70th Independence Day

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 14 (TNS): President Mamnoon Hussain Monday hoisted the national flag in a dignified ceremony held here to mark the celebrations of 70th Independence Day of Pakistan.

The ceremony held at the Jinnah Convention center was attended by Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, Chinese Vice premier Wang Yang, Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, Chairman Senate Raza Rabbani, Chairman Joint Chief of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Zubair Mahmood Hayat, Chief of

the Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of the Air Staff Air Marshal Sohail Aman, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah, a large number of parliamentarians, diplomats, students and people from different walks of life.

During the ceremony, national anthem and national songs were played. Ustad Raees Ahmed also presented a blend of his marvelous instrumental performance.

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