ISLAMABAD: The nation will celebrate the Pakistan Day today (Sunday) with renewed pledge to work hard for the progress and stability of the country.
The day marks adoption of historic Lahore Resolution in 1940 that provided a framework for realization of the goal of a separate homeland for Muslims of South Asia.
The day will dawn with 31-gun salute in the federal capital and 21-gun salute in provincial capitals.
Special prayers will be offered in mosques for the progress, prosperity and development of the country.
Pakistan Day parade would be held on a limited scale at Aiwan-e-Sadr due to the holy month of Ramadan. President Asif Ali Zardari will be the chief guest on the occasion.
Contingents from all the three armed forces will actively participate in the parade.
Fighter jets from Pakistan Air Force will conduct a fly-past.
An investiture ceremony will be held at Aiwan-e-Sadr in the afternoon where President Asif Ali Zardari would confer awards and medals to personalities for their outstanding contribution in different fields.
Meanwhile, the ISPR has also released a special song on Pakistan Day.
