Nation celebrates Independence Day today with zeal, fervour

ISLAMABAD - Amid tension with arch rival India, Pakistanis will celebrate 67th Independence Day with zeal and zest today. The day will dawn with 31-gun salute in the federal capital and 21-gun salute in provincial capitals. Special prayers will also be offered. At 08:58am, there will be a pause, followed by sirens to herald flag hoisting events. The PM will hoist the flag at 9am in Islamabad, followed by national anthem.

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