Lahore : According to the vision of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, a unique Independence Day is being celebrated for the first time in the history of Punjab. On the direction of CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif, plantation will be undertaken under “Plant a Tree for Pakistan” across the province. The Azadi float from Rawalpindi to Lahore will reach Minar-e-Pakistan on the night of August 13. The Azadi float features cultural representation of the four provinces, the Parliament of Azad Kashmir and a model of the Amburiq Mosque in Gilgit-Baltistan.
On the directions of CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif, a plantation marathon competitions among all the districts will be held. There will also be a ‘Mushaira’ and a musical concert at Minar-e-Pakistan. After six years, a new song will also be launched under the auspices of Information and Culture Department. Assembly members, civil society will participate in “Plant a Tree for Pakistan” drive at the divisional, district and Tehsil level. For the first time, free plantation will also be done at the Union Council level. Plantation will also be done in hospitals, Fountain House, Old Age Home, Darul Shafaqat and other institutions with private collaboration. Videos and photos of the plantation will be uploaded on PITB’s plantation dashboard.
The Chief Minister will award the district doing highest number of plantation. Flag hoisting ceremonies will be organized at all divisional, district and tehsil headquarters. Cricket, hockey, football, volleyball and kabaddi competitions will be held on the eve of Independence Day. Local players will also be invited to plant trees under “Plant a Tree for Pakistan”. Government buildings will be illuminated with white and green lights. Prominent private buildings across the province will also be illuminated with white and green lights. National flags will be displayed on prominent roads and sites. National anthems will also be played at prominent boulevards.