The 63rd Independence Day of Pakistan was observed in Mirpur with great enthusiasm with the renewal of the pledge for self-determination. In the Mirpur district, major national flag hoisting ceremony was held simultaneously with the nation-wide national flag-hoisting program.
The flag unfurling took place under the auspices of National Events Organising Committee at the Municipal Corporation lawn where acting Commissioner Mirpur division Raja Fazal-ur-Rehman and Acting Deputy Commissioner Mirpur Abdul Hameed Mughal unfurled the flags of Pakistan and Azad Jammu Kashmir. The national flag of Pakistan was also hoisted on all private and public buildings.
Meanwhile, a smart contingent of AJK Police presented guard of honour besides saluting the national flag during the flag hoisting ceremony. Participants of the ceremony sang the national anthem to express their love doe Pakistan whereby sweets were also distributed.