{"id":5366,"date":"2025-08-14T00:26:26","date_gmt":"2025-08-13T19:26:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/youdigital.pk\/en\/?p=5366"},"modified":"2025-08-14T02:25:29","modified_gmt":"2025-08-13T21:25:29","slug":"nation-marks-78th-independence-day-pays-tribute-to-the-spirit-of-mark-e-haq","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/youdigital.pk\/en\/2025\/08\/14\/nation-marks-78th-independence-day-pays-tribute-to-the-spirit-of-mark-e-haq","title":{"rendered":"Nation celebrates 78th Independence Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"526\"><strong data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"251\">Islamabad: <\/strong>Pakistan observed its 78th Independence Day with heartfelt enthusiasm and national unity, as citizens across the country came together to celebrate the freedom of the homeland and pay tribute to the theme of <strong data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"478\">\u201cMark-e-Haq\u201d<\/strong> \u2014 symbolizing the triumph of truth and justice.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"834\">A major commemorative event took place at the <strong data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"599\">Jinnah Sports Complex<\/strong> in the federal capital, where President <strong data-start=\"640\" data-end=\"660\">Asif Ali Zardari<\/strong>, Prime Minister <strong data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"695\">Shehbaz Sharif<\/strong>, Field Marshal <strong data-start=\"711\" data-end=\"738\">General Syed Asim Munir<\/strong>, along with senior military officials, ministers, lawmakers, and diplomats, were in attendance.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"1151\">The ceremony featured a spectacular military parade, showcasing disciplined units from the Pakistan Army, Navy, Air Force, Punjab Rangers, and FC Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Adding to the occasion\u2019s significance, troops from <strong data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1064\">T\u00fcrkiye<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1083\">Azerbaijan<\/strong> also joined the march-past, reflecting strong defense partnerships.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1392\">As the national flag was raised, the audience rose to their feet in unity, with thunderous chants of <strong data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1277\">\u201cPakistan Zindabad\u201d<\/strong> ringing through the venue. Military bands performed stirring national melodies that heightened the patriotic mood.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1711\">Across the nation, towns, cities, and villages were adorned with vibrant lights, flags, and decorations. Citizens, young and old, participated in parades, rallies, and cultural events, proudly displaying the national colors. Markets were abuzz with people purchasing flags, themed clothing, and other patriotic items.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1930\">Special ceremonies were held under the <strong data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"1766\">Mark-e-Haq<\/strong> banner to honor the nation\u2019s martyrs and veterans, with the <strong data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"1848\">Punjab government<\/strong> leading efforts to commemorate their sacrifices through various tribute programs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Islamabad: Pakistan observed its 78th Independence Day with heartfelt enthusiasm and national unity, as citizens across the country came together to celebrate the freedom of the homeland and pay tribute to the theme of \u201cMark-e-Haq\u201d \u2014 symbolizing the triumph of truth and justice. 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