Sibi to mark Independence Day in style; Youm-e-Istehsal Kashmir rally on 5 August

SIBI: A meeting of the District Coordination Committee was held under the chairmanship of Sibi Deputy Commissioner Major (retd) Ilyas Kubzai. Wing Commander Colonel Shahryar, MC Chairman Sardar Muhammad Khan Khajak, Assistant Commissioner Sibi Mansoor Ali Shah, District Education Officer Abdul Sattar Lango, District Health Officer Dr Qadir Haroon, representatives of law enforcement agencies and district officers of various departments attended.

The Deputy Commissioner said freedom was a great blessing that Allah Almighty had bestowed on the nation. He said Independence Day of Pakistan would therefore be observed with national spirit, unity and in a fitting manner. He directed all government departments to hold special events, awareness programmes and activities promoting national spirit on 14 August.

He directed District Education Officer Abdul Sattar Lango to ensure that special events were held in all public and private educational institutions across the district. These would include national songs, speeches, tableaux, national unity programmes and various competitions. The municipal and other relevant bodies were directed to make the best arrangements for cleanliness, beautification and decoration in the city, and to hoist the national flag on all government offices.

The Deputy Commissioner said the district administration would also visit the District Hospital and the District Jail on 14 August so that those there could share in the national celebrations. The meeting reviewed the Law and Order situation. Heads of departments were directed to keep a close watch on their subordinate staff, maintain institutional discipline and be fully prepared for emergencies.

He said a large rally would be held at district level on 5 August on Youm-e-Istehsal Kashmir. Government departments, law enforcement agencies, civil society, representatives of various schools of thought and citizens would be ensured to take part. At the end of the meeting, mutual cooperation and effective coordination were urged for the success of the national day events, Law and Order and public facilities.

Photo: courtesy DGPR Balochistan