President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called for unity beyond divisions and personal interests for a prosperous Pakistan, while the country today celebrates its 78th day of independence.
President Zardari has passed on to the people, stressing the importance of national cohesion and the need for sustained efforts towards the well-being of the country.
He noted that success in Marka-E-Haq and the Bunyan-Uum-Marso Operation reflected the unshakable national will of the country and the unit of goal. This victory, he added, strengthened public confidence, restored faith in national institutions and raised Pakistan’s position on the world scene.
Zardari also expressed his solidarity with the Indian people illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, reiterating diplomatic, moral and political support from Pakistan until their right to self -determination is reached.
His message was largely carried by the state media and republished by Pakistani diplomatic missions abroad, stressing the meaning of the day for the diaspora.
Likewise, Prime Minister Shehbaz has extended “sincere congratulations” to the nation and led the flag’s household ceremony in Pakistan in Islamabad. In his official message of independence day, he underlined the unity and collective dedication to the development of Pakistan.
I extend my sincere fragiles to the nation at the end of 78 years of independence from Pakistan.
I pay tribute to the father of the nation, Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, and the thinker of Pakistan, Allama Muhammad Iqbal, who with other resolved leaders and …
– Shehbaz Sharif (@cmshehbaz) August 14, 2025
The parliamentary leaders joined the celebrations, with the president of the Senate, Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, publishing a declaration through the Senate office on X, urging the nation to unite for a goal and to undertake to progress.
He said that the sacrifices of the ancients and the leaders will always remain a guiding light, adding that Pakistan is the fruition of the dream of Allama Iqbal and the direction of Quaid-Ezam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. The protection and preservation of independence, he said, is the duty of all Pakistanis, and progress requires working above political affiliations.
President of the Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani Special Message Senate on the occasion of Pakistan’s independence day
On this important occasion of the day of independence, I extend my sincere congratulations to the whole nation. August 14, renews not only our memories of freedom …
– ᴏꜰꜰɪᴄᴇ ᴏꜰ ᴄʜᴀɪʀᴍᴀɴ ꜱᴇɴᴀᴛᴇ ꜱᴇɴᴀᴛᴇ, ᴘᴀᴋɪꜱᴛᴀɴ (@OfficeSenate) August 14, 2025
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Senator Ishaq Dar, extended sincere congratulations to the nation on the 78th day of independence, paying tribute to the immortal sacrifices of the ancestors of Pakistan and reaffirming the resilience of the country.
DAR urged citizens to remain united, to protect democratic values and to collectively build a strong, dignified and prosperous Pakistan.
He stressed that freedom continues by respecting the truth, justice and dignity not only within our borders, but in our global commitment, stressing how unity remains our greatest force.
پاکستان کے 79 ویں یoses آادی کے موقع پر میں پوری قوم کو دلی مبارکبا ..
Quet آیا۔ میں اس عزم کو دہراتا ہوں کہ جب تک ہم “لا الہ الا اللہ،… pic.twitter.com/l5usczvgno
– ishaq dar (@ mishaqdar50) August 13, 2025
Provincial leaders also marked the day by ceremonies and SOBRE speeches in their respective regions.
The chief minister of Punjab, Maryam Nawaz
Pakistan International Airlines organized celebrations in flight through its network to mark the 78th day of independence.
According to the flow and reports of PIA social media, the crew joined passengers in cake cup ceremonies, national songs were played on board and the children traveling on flights received chocolates in the festivities.
