Sindh’s main minister Sharjeel Inam Memon announced that the provincial government would mark Pakistan’s independence day with “National Zeal and Unity”, with the largest celebration defined for the Karachi National Stadium on August 13.
Addressing journalists during a stadium visit to inspect the arrangements on Sunday, Memon said that the 27,000 seats for the event had already been recorded. He added that the festivities are planned through the Sindh, with major events organized in Hyderabad and another planned in Sukkur.
Memon targeted Pakistan Tehreek-e-insaf (PTI), accusing the party of trying to “cause damage to the country” by calling for demonstrations on Youm-E-ÉTHSAL CHARMIMIRE (CACHEMIRE Day). He compared their position to the disorders of May 9 and urged all the political parties to “put aside their differences” for the national holiday.
“Independence day is a program for all of Pakistan, not just the government or the PPP,” he said.
Stressing Sindh’s historic role in the creation of Pakistan, Memon noted that the resolution of the country’s training was adopted for the first time by the Sindh Assembly. He said the provincial government has formed a ministerial committee, including representatives of various political and religious parties, to ensure broad participation in the celebrations.
Memon was accompanied by the Minister of Local Governments Saeed Ghani, the mayor of Karachi Murtaza Wahab and other officials during the stadium visit.
