Altaf Hamid Rao.
Muzaffarabad/MIRPUR [AJK], (Parliament Times) : The Diamond Jubilee of the foundation day of the Government of the State of Jammu and Kashmir was observed all across the liberated territory today with renewed pledge to take the ongoing freedom movement in the Indian occupied Kashmir to its logical conclusion, ensure good governance and supremacy of the rule of law in Azad Kashmir.
Special ceremonies, seminars and symposiums were held all across the state to pay homage to martyrs who laid their lives during the freedom movement in 1947. It was for the first time in the history of Azad Kashmir that the day began with a 21-gun salute, after which special ceremonies were held in mosques across the state in which special prayers were offered for the security and stability of Pakistan and the freedom of Occupied Kashmir.
However, the main function of the Day was held at the capital city Muzaffarabad Parade Ground, with Acting President Azad Jammu and Kashmir Chaudhry Anwar ul Haq as the chief guest.
On this occasion, Acting President Azad Jammu and Kashmir also unfurled the flag. Besides the Prime Minister Sardar Tanveer Ilyas Khan the function was attended by Senior Minister Khawaja Farooq Ahmed, cabinet Ministers, Members of Assembly, Chief Secretary, Inspector General of Police, Station Commander, Secretaries, civil and military authorities and a large number of citizens.
Smartly turned-out contingents of Azad Kashmir Police, Rescue 1122, Commandos, Girls Guide, Boys Scouts and Tourist Police took part in march past and presented guard of honour to the acting president.
The Acting President Chaudhry Anwar ul Haq also inspected the parade on this occasion. National anthems of Pakistan and Azad Kashmir were also presented in the ceremony. Chaudhry Anwarul Haq also gave presidential medals to those who performed outstanding works in various fields of life on the 75th foundation day of the independent government.
