district government Bahawalpur finalizes the arrangements to celebrate the Independence Day

Lahore : District Co-ordination Officer Bahawalpur Dr. Ehtisham Anwar Mahar has said that district government Bahawalpur has finalized the arrangements to celebrate the Independence Day in a befitting manner. He made these remarks while presiding over a meeting to finalize the Independence Day celebrations arrangements held at his committee room, here, today.

The meeting was attended by Assistant Commissioner Bahawalpur city Rao Tasleem Akhter; Additional district collector Imrana Ajmal; and other officials and officers of the concerned departments.

DCO Bahawalpur said that the Independence Day celebration would commence by ringing the bells of hundred years old clock tower at Sadiq Dean High School at 12:00 PM on 13th August. It would be followed by playing national anthem and national songs jointly sung by the students of different schools. The ceremony would also have a spectacular display of fire work as a mark of celebration. The late night ceremony would end by offering prayer for the peace and prosperity of the motherland.

DCO said that Day would dawn by offering prayers for the glory, grace, peace and prosperity of the motherland on 14th of August. The main feature of the morning activities would be the staging of Independence Day parade which would be participate by Police, Rangers, Pak Army, schools, colleges, rescue 1122 and other relevant departments.

Independence parade would also have a wonderful display of our cultural heritage as cultural model floats would also be the part of the Independence Day parade. PHA, Cholistan development authority, community development department floats would also be the part of Independence Day parade. He further said that Camel dance, Nachi goat and horse dance would also be part of the parade.

The meeting was also apprised of that 4×4 club Bahawalpur and vintage car club vehicles would also grace the Independence Day’s proceedings.

Later, in the day a ceremony would be held to award 1st Shan-e-Bahawalpur award to recognize the outstanding services of the citizens.