Pakistan on the course of rapid development, says President Alvi

The president was addressing the whole nation after unfurling national flag at the main flag hoisting ceremony held at Aiwan-e-Sadr in Islamabad.

“The country is on the right direction and is all set to become a strong nation,” said President.

 “There is need to inculcate a hope in the nation and reject all sorts of negative propaganda and fake news against the Pakistan,” he stressed.

Paying glowing tributes to struggle and sacrifices of founding fathers, President Arif Alvi recalled that the country achieved major successes in different fields and surmounted many challenges ever since its independence.

“Pakistan successfully tackled the menace of terrorism and our security forces, society and the people deserve appreciation for defeating the terrorism,” he stated.

Meanwhile, on the occasion of Independence Day, the President approved to confer 'Pakistan Civil Awards' on 126 individuals from Pakistan as well as foreign nationals for showing excellence and courage in their respective fields.

These awards include three Nishan-i-Imtiaz, two Hilal-i-Pakistan, six Hilal-i-Imtiaz, four Sitar-i-Pakistan, three Sitara-i-Shuja'at, 17 Sitara-i-Imtiaz, 39 President's Award for Pride of Performance, three Sitara-i-Quaid-i-Azam, 17 Tamgha-i-Shuja'at, 31Tamgha-i-Imtiaz, and one Tamgha-i-Quaid-i-Azam.

The Investiture ceremony of these awards will take place on 23rd March, 2022.