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Pakistan 79th Independence Day celebrations

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Pakistan marked its 79th Independence Day with nationwide celebrations, including 31-gun salutes in Islamabad and 21-gun salutes in provincial capitals. The festivities featured flag-hoisting ceremonies, cultural programs, and special prayers for national prosperity. Political leaders issued messages emphasizing national unity and stability. President Asif Ali Zardari stressed the importance of democratic values and the responsibility of each generation to build a prosperous nation. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif highlighted recent strides toward economic stability and expressed a desire for peace, while warning that Pakistan’s pursuit of stability should not be mistaken for weakness, specifically addressing regional tensions regarding the Kashmir dispute and the Indus Waters Treaty. The leadership of the armed forces, including Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, reaffirmed their commitment to defending Pakistan’s territorial integrity and highlighted the military’s strategic readiness. The heads of the Army, Navy, and Air Force also called for national unity under the principles of ‘Faith, Unity, and Discipline.’ International diplomatic engagement expanded during the celebrations. While the United States, ~~Indonesia,~~ through Secretary of State Marco Rubio, reaffirmed its partnership with Islamabad, and ~~Nepal~~ Indonesia extended ~~goodwill messages,~~ goodwill, other nations also offered recognition. Russian President Vladimir Putin sent congratulatory telegrams to the Pakistani leadership, expressing hope that bilateral relations will continue to deepen across political, commercial, and humanitarian sectors. In Turkey, the 15 July Martyrs’ Bridge was illuminated in Pakistani national colors, and a reception at the Pakistani Embassy was attended by high-ranking officials, including Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz and Minister of National Defense Yaşar Güler. During the event, Ambassador Yusuf Junejo emphasized the deep-rooted cultural and religious ties between the two nations, describing the relationship as being built on ‘brotherhood rather than mere necessity.’ Additionally, a statue of founder Muhammad Ali Jinnah was unveiled in Washington, D.C., to honor his legacy.

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