Punjab Caretaker Health Minister Dr. Javed Akram participated as a special guest in the Independence Day celebrations being organized at University of Child Health Sciences, Services Institute of Medical Sciences, Fatima Jinnah Medical University, Mayo Hospital and King Edward Medical University, here on Monday.
Dr Javed Akram hoisted the flag and cut celebration cake while male and female students presented milli naghmas and speeches in the best manner. On the occasion, the minister said that freedom is a great blessing of Allah Almighty and Pakistan was achieved after millions of sacrifices. The living nations use the glorious traditions, sacrifices and golden days of their past as a torch to move forward, he added. August 14 is a historic day for all Pakistanis and the message of happiness and joy should be disseminated, he mentioned. Vice Chancellors, principals and medical supervisors were also present.Meanwhile A flag hoisting ceremony was held here at WAPDA House on Monday to celebrate the Independence Day with national zeal.
WAPDA (Water and Power Development Authority) Member (Finance) Naveed Asghar Chaudhry, the chief guest on the occasion, hoisted the national flag followed by the national anthem that was sung by the students of WAPDA schools in consonance with the main flag hoisting ceremony at Islamabad. The students of WAPDA schools presented national songs in the ceremony.
WAPDA Member (Water) Jawaid Akhtar Latif, Member (Power) Jamil Akhtar, senior officers and employees attended the ceremony.
It is pertinent to mention that a huge national flag, especially prepared for the Independence Day measuring 100 feet x 40 feet and weighing 180 kilograms, has also been hoisted on WAPDA House in addition to illuminating the building.
