Preparations to celebrate the Independence Day of the motherland on Sunday in a befitting manner are reaching their zenith in the country.
The day will sunrise with special prayers and a 31 gun salute in the federal capital and 21 gun salute at all provincial capitals.

Special prayers will be offered in mosques at sunrise for peace, harmony and prosperity of the country.
Different public and private departments will preserve special functions and activities with the focus on acknowledging the contribution of leaders of the Pakistan Movement and sacrifices of national heroes.
Buildings are being embellished with national flags, buntings and lights.
People have displayed national flags on their vehicles and rooftop of their houses.
Besides, stalls of National Flag, buntings, caps, and youth garments doused in green and white colours have been setup alongside busy roadsides and at stores in every nook and corner of the country.
Radio Pakistan and Pakistan Television will highlight the services of Pakistan Movement heroes’ on the day and pay tributes to their more ordinary contributions for making Pakistan a reality.