Pakistan Day is being observed across the country today

Pakistan day provided a framework for realization of the goal of a separate homeland for Muslims of South Asia.

The day would be celebrated across the country with great national spirit and enthusiasm despite coronavirus pandemic with a renewed pledge to transform the country into a true Islamic and welfare state.

Following the patriotic spirit national flag has been hoisted atop all major government buildings and Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) has released a special song in connection with the Pakistan Day.

To highlight the significance of the day and pay tribute to the leaders of Pakistan Movement, the day will dawn with 31-gun salute in the federal capital and 21-gun salute in provincial capitals.

However, all the events in connection with the day will be held ensuring compliance to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) amid third wave of Covid-19. 

The investiture ceremony will be held at Aiwan-e-Sadar in the afternoon where President Arif Alvi will confer awards and medals to personalities for their outstanding contribution in different fields.

Pakistan Day Parade, which is the main feature of the celebrations, will be held in Islamabad on Thursday with compliance SOPs.

Moreover, all kind of public gatherings, including the showpiece military parade, have been postponed as precautionary measures.