22 injured in Independence Day celebratory aerial firing in Karachi

Karachi (92 News) - As many as 22 injured in Independence Day celebratory aerial firing in Karachi. Seven women and 15 men were injured by strat bullets as Karachiites turned to aerial firing on the eve of Pakistan’s 74th Independence Day. Many people fired shots as the clock struck 12am late Thursday and early Friday. Fireworks display was seen in many areas too. The August 14 celebrations on Friday began with a 31-gun salute in the capital, followed by 21-gun salutes in all four provincial capitals On the other hand, nation is celebrating Pakistan’s 74th Independence Day on Friday (today) with traditional enthusiasm and zeal. It is worth mentioning here that the nation celebrates August 14 to commemorate the sacrifices made by our forefathers during the freedom struggle. Meanwhile, the nation is celebrating Independence Day with renewed resolve to work with the spirit of Pakistan Movement to make the country a true Islamic welfare state. The day dawned with 31 gun salutes in the federal capital and 21 gun salute in the provincial headquarters. Prayers are being offered for security and progress of Pakistan and well-being of the people. It is a public holiday. National flag is being hoisted at all important public and private buildings. The main feature of the celebrations will be a national flag hoisting ceremony at President House Islamabad. President Dr Arif Alvi will be the chief guest on the occasion. Similar flag hoisting ceremonies will also be held at provincial, divisional and district headquarters level throughout the country. Public and private buildings as well as streets bazaars and markets have been profusely illuminated. National flags, buntings, portraits of founding fathers, posters and banners are also seen everywhere as part of the celebration of Independence Day. On the occasion, President Alvi stating that the country was observing it as the “Kashmir Solidarity Day” in light of India’s illegal attempt at the annexation of the occupied territory. “We need to stand united to meet the social, economic and security challenges being confronted by the nation,” the president said.