March 23 can never be forgotten as foundation of Pakistan laid on this day: CM Buzdar

LAHORE (92 News) – Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Usman Buzdar on Tuesday said that March 23 can never be forgotten as the foundation of Pakistan was laid on this day.

In his message on the Pakistan Day, the chief minister said that  the country got independence after rendering numerous sacrifices and the journey of development is ongoing.

CM Buzdar paid glowing tributes to Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and the leadership of Pakistan Muslim League for passing the Pakistan Resolution on this day.

Usman Buzdar urged the nation to follow the footsteps of Jinnah and play role in the country’s progress. He said that the PTI has already laid the foundation of Naya Pakistan under the leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan following the vision of Allam Iqbal.

The Nation celebrates Pakistan Day today (Tuesday) with a renewed pledge to transform the country into a true Islamic and welfare state in line with the vision of Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.

The day marks adoption of historic Lahore Resolution this day in 1940 that provided a framework for realization of the goal of a separate homeland for Muslims of South Asia.

National flag has been hoisted atop all major government buildings and Inter Services Public Relations has released a special song in connection with the Pakistan Day.

In view of the third wave of Covid-19, all the events in connection with the day will be held ensuring compliance to SOPs.   

An investiture ceremony will be held at Aiwan-e-Sadar in the afternoon where President Arif Alvi will confer awards and medals to personalities for their outstanding contribution in different fields. 

Pakistan Day Parade, which is the main feature of the celebrations, will be held in Islamabad on Thursday with compliance of all the anti-COVID Standard Operating Procedures.