Member Punjab Assembly (MPA) Tehseen Fawad led a Flag Rally "Salam Pakistan" to mark 70 years of Independence celebrations under the auspices of Rawalpindi Arts Council (RAC) here on Tuesday.
Resident Director RAC Waqar Ahmed, General Women Counselors Zubaida Aapa, Noureen Masood and Mobushra Mufti, PMLN Cultural Wing President Riffat Abbasi, Vice President Samina Abbasi, Asma Butt Chairperson Artist Equity, President Pakistan Artist Welfare Foundation Masud Khawaja, Chairman Yar Muhammad and others joined the rally which started from RAC premises and Naheed Manzoor offered a special prayer for the prosperous of the country.
The rally was attended by scores of people including children, women, students, artist community, poets and intellectuals. The participants were carrying Pakistani flag chanting slogans. The musical band in front of the rally added charm and made it colorful. Musical Band also presented cultural parade while artists presented bhangra.
MPA Tehseen Fawad paid rich tribute to leaders of Pakistan Freedom Movement and also prayed for the integrity and prosperity of the country. She said Pakistan is getting progress day by day in every sector. Addressing the participants, RD RAC Waqar Ahmed said various programs had been organized in connection with Independence Day celebrations. He said these celebrations would last the 14th of this month.