Islamabad: The nation marked Pakistan Day on March 23 but the festivity was dampened by COVID-19 restrictions, and heavy rain and thunderstorm in Islamabad that postponed the Pakistan Day parade to March 25. The coronavirus restrictions amid the third wave of the pandemic forced Pakistanis to mark the occasion without traditional splendour.
The day dawned with gun salutes and special prayers for the country’s prosperity. Flag hoisting ceremonies were held and buildings and landmarks were illuminated in Pakistan flag colour across the country. President Arif Alvi conferred awards and medals to personalities for their contribution in different fields. Pakistan Day celebrations including flag-hoisting ceremonies and cultural and musical performances were held at Pakistan embassies around the world.
Pakistan Day commemorates the passing of Lahore Resolution on March 23, 1940, when the Muslim League demanded the establishment of a separate nation for Muslims in the then British colony of India.
Salute to health workers
President Dr Arif Alvi paid homage to the founding fathers of Pakistan whose services and sacrifices led to the creation of a separate homeland for Muslims. “Today, we reaffirm our resolve to make Pakistan an economically stronger and prosperous country” he said in his special message. “On this historic day, we vow to continue our struggle to make our society humane, inclusive and tolerant to other minorities in Pakistan”. In his speech, President of Pakistan paid special tribute to the frontline health workers battling to contain the pandemic. “We laud our health professionals for their untiring efforts who selflessly served the nation during the crisis” he said, urging the people to follow coronavirus guidelines to defeat the pandemic.
Prime Minister Imran Khan, in his message, recalled March 23 as “a momentous occasion when the Muslims of the sub-continent decided to establish a separate homeland.”
Khan reaffirmed commitment “to make Pakistan a humane, progressive and prosperous state” sharing his vision to transform Pakistan into a truly democratic welfare state, on the model of Riyasat-e-Madina based on rule of law, meritocracy, equality and compassion. “Our great nation has successfully overcome challenges of immense magnitude in the past through unity and resilience” the premier said. He urged the nation to remain strong to face and defeat the pandemic.
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