23rd March - Pakistan Day
Pakistan Day is one of the few pakistan specific holidays we have over here. In addition to Independance Day (14th Aug), Defense Day (6th Sep) and the birth and death anniversaries of Quaid-e-Azam (founder) and Allama Iqbal (thinker and poet).
Why Pakistan Day ? The answer is drilled into the brain of every Pakistani student through Pakistan Studies, a subject in the national curriculum. It was the historic day when a motion for the creation of Pakistan as a seperate nation was passed in Lahore in 1940, at the point where minar-e-pakistan now stands, which gave impetus to the movement. More information on Pakistan Day can be found here.
Pakistan Day being observed today -DAWN - Top Stories; March 23, 2006: "ISLAMABAD, March 23: Pakistan Day is being observed today (Thursday) with determination to strive harder for the country's prosperity, stability and security. The day will dawn with 21-gun salute in the federal capital and 19- gun salute in provincial capitals. Prayers will be offered for the country's progress and stability.
It is a public holiday today. National flag will be hoisted on major government buildings.
According to a decision taken after last year�s earthquake, the day will be observed with simplicity and the usual armed forces� parade will not be held.
The major ceremony of the day will be held in President House where President Pervez Musharraf will confer awards upon top-ranking army and civil officials.
Wreaths will be laid on the graves of Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah and Allama Iqbal.
Ceremonies will be arranged in Pakistan�s embassies in foreign countries."
Why Pakistan Day ? The answer is drilled into the brain of every Pakistani student through Pakistan Studies, a subject in the national curriculum. It was the historic day when a motion for the creation of Pakistan as a seperate nation was passed in Lahore in 1940, at the point where minar-e-pakistan now stands, which gave impetus to the movement. More information on Pakistan Day can be found here.
Pakistan Day being observed today -DAWN - Top Stories; March 23, 2006: "ISLAMABAD, March 23: Pakistan Day is being observed today (Thursday) with determination to strive harder for the country's prosperity, stability and security. The day will dawn with 21-gun salute in the federal capital and 19- gun salute in provincial capitals. Prayers will be offered for the country's progress and stability.
It is a public holiday today. National flag will be hoisted on major government buildings.
According to a decision taken after last year�s earthquake, the day will be observed with simplicity and the usual armed forces� parade will not be held.
The major ceremony of the day will be held in President House where President Pervez Musharraf will confer awards upon top-ranking army and civil officials.
Wreaths will be laid on the graves of Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah and Allama Iqbal.
Ceremonies will be arranged in Pakistan�s embassies in foreign countries."
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