Bahawalpur: (UPA) On the occasion of Independence Day, a flag-hoisting ceremony was held at the Government Sadiq College Women’s University, Bahawalpur. Prof Dr Shazia Anjum, vice-chancellor, Government Sadiq College Women’s University, Bahawalpur, was the chief guest. In the ceremony, Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Shazia Anjum inspected the guard of honour and hoisted the flag.
The ceremony began with a formal ceremony. Dr. Saira Irshad performed the duties of the moderator. On the occasion of Independence Day, the students who came first and second in the speech competition among the students at The Government Sadiq College Women’s University presented their speeches. Similarly, the children of the day care centre enthralled the audience by giving a solo performance on the songs. Prof. Dr. Shazia Anjum in her presidential address, said that it is a great blessing that the Almighty has given us such a beautiful country as the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
The Vice-Chancellor said that 78 years have passed since the establishment of Pakistan, and this period is the story of our sacrifices, struggles, and achievements. Independence Day reminds us that we have to continue the journey of unity, sacrifice, and hard work to realize the dreams of our countrymen. He said that this year we are celebrating this day in the name of the cause of truth, the battle in which truth triumphed over falsehood, and truth triumphed over falsehood, and all this happened due to the forces of Pakistan, and today we are celebrating peace and freedom due to the sacrifices of our martyrs. He said that we have to emphasize research and innovation in the fields of science and IT to meet the major challenges of the 21st century; only then is progress possible. On this great Independence Day, let us all take a solemn pledge that we will devote all our energies to make the country prosperous, educated, and economically strong. Later, Fatiha was recited for the martyrs of the country, and special prayers were offered for the security of the country.
At the end, along with the Vice-Chancellor, everyone also cut the Independence Day cake together, and the Vice-Chancellor also awarded cash prizes to all the children in the joy of independence. Among others, the ceremony Senior Superintendent of Police Rahul Malik, Additional District Development Commissioner Afsar Ali Khan, Additional Deputy Commissioner Zahoor Ahmad Mir, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, District Panchayat Officer, and District Information Officer besides former legislators Ghulam Rasool Naz, Nizam-ud-Din Bhat and Usman Majid, Chairman of Municipal Committees Bandipora, Sumbal and Hajin, BDC Chairpersons, Sarpanches, civil society members were present in the event. Meanwhile, Professor Dr. Shazia Anjum also visited the book stalls related to the history of Pakistan in the university library on the occasion of Independence Day.
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