Koh-i-Suleman commissioner hoists flag at Rakhni, launches tree plantation drive

RAKHNI: Like the rest of the country, a dignified Independence Day ceremony was held at the Commissioner’s Office in Rakhni. Koh-i-Suleman Division Commissioner Mujeeb ur Rehman Qambrani hoisted the flag. A smart contingent of police presented a salute to the national flag and the national anthem was played.

DIG Koh-i-Suleman Range Ayaz Ahmed Baloch, Additional Commissioner Abdul Basit Bizdar, officers of government departments, police officials, tribal elders and other notable citizens attended the ceremony.

On the occasion of Independence Day, Commissioner Mujeeb ur Rehman Qambrani and DIG Ayaz Ahmed Baloch planted saplings in the complex grounds to launch the Tree Plantation drive. A special prayer was offered for the country’s security, stability, progress and prosperity. Later, the commissioner, the DIG and other officers cut a cake to mark Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day, and participants chanted “Pakistan Zindabad forever”.

Commissioner Mujeeb ur Rehman Qambrani said independence was a great blessing and the fruit of the everlasting sacrifices of our elders. He said every citizen must play a part in protecting it and in the country’s progress and prosperity. He said the Independence Day celebrations gave the nation a chance to renew its resolve for national unity, brotherhood and love for the country. He said we must perform our duties honestly and responsibly to make Pakistan stronger and more developed.

Photo: courtesy DGPR Balochistan