Raja Ashfaq Sarwar condoles Arif Nizami on his uncle’s death

Lahore: Provincial Minister for Labour, Raja Ashfaq Sarwar has said that August 2014 has been named as month of Independence and the ceremonies of independence would be observed enthusiastically throughout the month. He said that we have to convey a message to the entire world that we are one nation and will never compromise on our independence.

He stated this while presiding over a meeting of Divisional Commissioners and RPOs through video link at Civil Secretariat. Provincial Minister for Zakat & Ushr Malik Nadim Kamran, Minister for Minorities Affairs Khalil Tahir Sandhu, Parliamentary Secretary Information Alhaj Muhammad Arshad, Chief Secretary Naveed Akram Cheema, IG Punjab, Secretaries and other officers of various departments were present on the occasion.

The Minister said that month of independence will be celebrated enthusiastically under the leadership of Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and Chief Minister Punjab Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif from 1^st August to 30^th August. He asked Divisional Commissioners to ensure maximum participation of the people in these functions so that young generation could be apprised of the importance of Pakistan Movement. He said that the concluding ceremony will be held on August 30 at Al-hamra in which districts displaying outstanding performance will be appreciated.

Chief Secretary Punjab Naveed Akram Cheema said that national flag will be hoist on government and semi-government buildings throughout the month. He said that all civil and police officers and officials will display logo of national flag on their chests and make it a part of their dress. He directed DCOs to hold functions by lighting candles in the memory of martyrs of Pakistan Movement and Pak Army on August 13. He further said that Sports Department should hold human flag ceremonies at district, divisional and provincial level. He said that Provincial Information and Culture Department will hold a Mushaira’ under the aegis of Lahore Arts Council besides documentaries based on Pakistan Movement will be shown at various places of provincial metropolis. He directed DCOs to hold ceremonies of laying floral wreaths and offering Fateha on the graves of martyrs on August 14.

Earlier,Raja Ashfaq Sarwar along with Mujtaba Shujaa and Mian Margoob went to late Dr Majeed Nizami house and condoles with his nephew Arif Nizami and the Nawa i Waqt staff over his sad demise.The provincial minister paid homage to the late’s service and said Dr Majeed Nizami name had been written in the history of Pakistan for his nationalism.