MIRPUR: Kashmiris dwelling on both sides of Line of Control celebrated Pakistan Day with full enthusiasm and devotion. Day dawned with payers at Fajr in masajid where worshippers prayed to Almighty for safety, security, integrity, progress and prosperity of Pakistan and early success of Kashmiris’ just and principled struggle for liberation of Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir from Indian forced and unlawful occupation. In Azad Jammu and Kashmir flag-hoisting ceremonies to mark celebration of Pakistan day were held in befitting manner at all small and major cities and towns. Pakistan and AJK flags were hoisted atop all small and major private and public buildings. Various private social, political and public representative organisations hosted special programmes to celebrate day.

In Muzaffarabad, Pakistan Day was marked with major national flag hoisting ceremony where national flags of Pakistan and AJK were raised to mark national day with Kashmiris’ deep-rooted love and affection for Pakistan. Pakistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir flags were hoisted atop all public and private buildings in State metropolis. Special Pakistan Day ceremonies were held in all ten districts of AJK including Muzaffarabad, Neelam valley, Jhelum valley, Havaili, Mirpur, Bhimbher, Kotli, Bagh, Sudhnoti, Rawalakot, besides their respective sub-divisional headquarters. Speakers in these ceremonies highlighted significance of day in backdrop of history of Pakistan movement launched under dynamic leadership of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. Whereas, in IIOJK, Kashmiris reportedly hoisted national flag of Pakistan atop their houses, trees and electricity poles in various cities in occupied valley, including in remote and far-flung areas to celebrate day to reiterate their ever-lasting love and affection for Pakistan despite heavy restrictions by Indian occupational forces.

Published in The Daily National Courier, March, 24 2023

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