Islamabad: The nation celebrates Pakistan Day on Sunday with renewed pledge to work hard for the progress and stability of the country. The day marks adoption of historic Lahore Resolution on this day in 1940 that provided a framework for realization of the goal of a separate homeland for Muslims of South Asia.

According to Radio Pakistan, the Day will dawn with a 31-gun salute in the federal capital and a 21-gun salute in provincial capitals. Special prayers will be offered in mosques after Fajr prayers for the progress, prosperity, and solidarity of the country. Pakistan Day parade will be held on a limited scale at Aiwan-e-Sadr due to the month of Ramadan. President Asif Ali Zardari will be the chief guest on the occasion, with contingents from all three-armed forces actively participating in the parade. Fighter jets from Pakistan Air Force will conduct a flypast.

An investiture ceremony will be held at Aiwan-e-Sadar in the afternoon where President Asif Ali Zardari would confer awards and medals to personalities for their outstanding contribution in different fields. In connection with the Day, ISPR has released a special song with lyrics “Meray Mehboob Pakistan – Meri Jaan Pakistan”. The special message of the song is: “Aik Dil, Aik Jaan, Aik Pakistan”.

Radio Pakistan and PTV will broadcast special programs to highlight the significance of the day and pay tribute to the leaders of Pakistan Movement.