Islamabad, August 14, 2022 (PPI-OT):A Flag hoisting ceremony was held at Pakistan Bureau of statistics on Sunday, 14 August 2022. The Flag hoisting ceremony at PBS Head office began with recitation of Holy Quran followed by National anthem of Pakistan. To mark the 75th Independence Day of Pakistan, Pakistani flag was hoisted and Cake Cutting ceremony was observed by the Chief Statistician of PBS, Dr. Naeem uz Zafar. PBS also released a National Song in connection with 75th Anniversary of Pakistan and 7th Digital Population and Housing Census for the General Public.

The ceremony was attended by senior officers and officials of PBS, during the ceremony the speakers Dr, Naeem Uz Zafar, Chief Statistician and Mr. Muhammad Sarwar Gondal, Member (SS/RM) paid tribute to the founding father Mr. Muhammad Ali Jinnah who took every possible step to turn the dream of Allama Dr. Muhammad Iqbal into reality. They also enlightened the great unforgettable sacrifices of the Muslims to achieve this great motherland on 14th of August 1947. The duties and responsibilities of Govt officers and officials for the development of country were also highlighted. The Independence Day was celebrated with true spirit and national fervour, and it was ended with prayers for the prosperity and peace of country.

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