ISLAMABAD Aug. 14 (TNS): Pakistan began celebrating its 70th Independence anniversary on Monday with commemorative ceremonies held in cities across the country.
The main ceremony of the day was held at Islamabad’s Convention Centre, where President Mamnoon Hussain hoisted the Pakistani flag. Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, Chinese Vice-Premier Wang Yang — who is the chief guest — and all three chiefs of the armed services were present at the ceremony.
The day began with a 31-gun salute in the federal capital along with a 21-gun salute in each provincial capital. Flag hoisting ceremonies were held in the provincial capitals and district headquarters, and change of guard ceremonies were held at Mazar-i-Quaid and Mazar-i-Iqbal.
Later Chairman Senate Raza Rabbani and speaker National Assembly Ayaz Sadiq laid a floral wreath on the memorial of forgotten heroes of democracy inside the Parliament.
Addressing the ceremony at the packed Convention Centre, Chinese Vice- Premier Wang Yang congratulated Pakistan on its 70th Independence Day. Yang said China and Pakistan have stood by each other in difficult times and “this friendship will stand the test of time and last for generations to come”. “Our friendship is higher than the mountains, deeper than the oceans, stronger than steel and sweeter than honey,” he said, adding that China will work to strengthen strategic cooperation with Pakistan.
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Yang said Pakistan has become a key player in the international arena and China considers it to be a key player in the development of the One Belt, One Road (OBOR) project. He recalled that both countries had helped each other in the hour of need. “We will never forget that after the earthquake in Schichuan province, Pakistan was the first country to send aid via helicopters to the affected areas.”
