The preparations of 69th Independence Day have started in all nooks and corners of twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad to celebrate the special occasion with enthusiasm, fervour and zeal. Preparations of the national occasion of Independence Day (I-Day), being celebrated on August 14, gets momentum with the advent of August and special stalls are sets up at markets, bus stops, along roads and gates of parks and other recreational places etc.
The stalls present a good variety of national flags, flag buntings as well as colorful buntings, badges, posters of national heros and historic buildings, which are center of attraction for children, teenagers and youngsters.
Tea shirts, flag stickers, and tea caps are also available at affordable rates at stalls and garments shops.
Sajid Khan, a vendor said ,"I-day gives an opportunity to earn a good business by selling the relevant accessories especially flags, bunting and badges and a large number of youngsters and children throng to the stalls carrying these items".