Pakistanis on Saturday celebrated the country’s 75th Independence Day with traditional zeal and fervour along with commemorative ceremonies held in various cities. President Alvi congratulated the nation on completing 74 years of independence. “Around 3.5 million Afghan refugees came to Pakistan and we gave them refuge without depending on anyone else, showcasing our hospitality,” President Alvi remarked. President Dr. Arif Alvi affectionately receiving the National Flag from a child during the Independence Day ceremony, at Aiwan-e-Sadr. “The Pakistan nation came together to fight all these odds and this is a show of your strength”, he maintained.

Source: The Express Tribune August 14, 2021 07:04 UTC