Pakistan Day to be marked with full zeal in Bahrain
TDT | Manama
The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com
A special function will be held today at the Pakistan Embassy in Bahrain on the occasion of Pakistan Day.
The Pakistani community in Bahrain will also host special functions marking the day. All preparations have been finalised in Islamabad to celebrate Pakistan Day in a befitting manner as the nation marks the passing of the Lahore Resolution, when a separate nation was demanded on March 23, 1940 in Lahore.
Elaborated arrangements were underway to celebrate the day with great national zeal and patriotic spirit. As the Pakistan Day holds a significant place in the history of Pakistan and to mark it in a befitting manner, Armed Forces were busy in rehearsals and drills yesterday at ‘Shakarparian’ Parade Ground to celebrate the day in a spectacular way.
The day will see gun salutes and special prayers in mosques for the progress and prosperity of Pakistan. The nation would pay tributes to leaders of Pakistan Movement including Father of the Nation, Muhammad Ali Jinnah and National Poet Philosopher, Dr Allama Muhammad Iqbal for their matchless services for Pakistan.
In Karachi and Lahore respectively, officials, parliamentarians and people from all walks of life would throng their tombs. The national flag would be hoisted atop of all important and historic buildings which are decorated with colorful lights and buntings to mark the day.
The youth have decorated their vehicles, motorcycles, cars and motorbikes while residents decorated their houses, bazaars and markets to express their love for the country.
Participating troops include foot columns of Pakistan Army, Pakistan Navy, PAF, Frontier Corps, Northern Light Infantry, Islamabad Police, Tri-Services Lady officers, Tri-Services Armed Forces Nursing Service, Girls Guide, Boys Scouts, Special Service Group from three Services, mechanised columns of Armored Corps, Artillery, Army Air Defence, Signals, Engineers, Army Strategic Force Command, Camel Band and Presidents Body Guard.
Sacrifice and patriotism
Minar-i-Pakistan has been erected to commemorate as well as pay tributes to the Muslims; men, women and their children; who struggled and sacrificed their lives for its creation at the same place where the Resolution was presented and adopted way back in 1940, on March 23.
To mark the great historical event and subsequently its implementation in the form of an independent and free Pakistan, March 23 has since been declared as Pakistan Day and is celebrated by the people every year quite befittingly and enthusiastically through meetings, seminars and rallies topped by a quite impressive and important parade at Islamabad wherein all three armed forces of Pakistan, the Army, Air Force and Navy demonstrate their strength and determination to safeguard and secure the nation’s freedom, security and solidarity at all costs.
Minar-i-Pakistan, is standing aloft in the Iqbal Park, formerly Minto Park, across the road from the historic and majestic Badshahi Masjid and the Fort in the city of Lahore, symbolising the spirit and struggle launched under inspiring and principled leadership of Quaidi-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah for the creation of a separate homeland.
The World Scholar’s Cup 2022
Competitions, debates, quizzes and such other activities are an integral part of education as these sharpen students’ skills, brighten their creativity, and boost their confidence which consequently prepares them for a successful life in the long run.
Pakistan School has always been keen on inculcating all the aforementioned qualities in its students in their best interest. Students of Pakistan School participated in the World Scholar’s Cup 2022 and clinched success with flying colors in different departments of the competition.
Students’ speaking, listening, reading, writing skills and confidence are challenged in the World Scholar’s Cup and only those achieve success who are competent and can hold their nerves.
Students of Pakistan School made their mark by winning 85 medals and one trophy in this competition, earned a great name for the school and made their parents proud of themselves.
An appreciation ceremony was organised on 20 March, 2022 for all the students who participated in the World Scholar’s Cup and won medals and trophies. They were invited to attend the appreciation ceremony along with their parents after school hours.
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