MUZAFFARABAD: (Parliament Times) The 72nd Founding Anniversary of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government is being observed with national zeal today (Thursday).
Following the prolonged curfew, communication blackout and deteriorating human rights situation in the held valley, AJK government has decided to observe the anniversary with simplicity and complete solidarity will be expressed with the oppressed people of Kashmir in the functions.
Today is general public holiday. The day dawn with 21 gun salutes in capital.
Special prayers being offered for prosperity and development of the state and early liberation of Indian Occupied Kashmir.
National flag will be hoisted at all government buildings.
Main function of the day will be held at Police Line Muzaffarabad.
Declamation contests will be held in schools, colleges and Universities.
A special seminar in connection with the day would be held at University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Muzaffarabad which would be participated by political leadership of different parties besides people belonging to different walks of life.
Turkish Ambassador in Islamabad will also attend the seminar.