RAWALPINDI: Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi (PMAS-AAUR) celebrated the 79th Independence Day of Pakistan with national spirit, enthusiasm and fervour on August 14, 2026.
A flag-hoisting ceremony and a cake-cutting ceremony were held at the university as part of the Independence Day celebrations. Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Qamar-uz-Zaman, Registrar, Deans, Directors, faculty members, administrative staff and a large number of children attended the ceremony.
Addressing the gathering, Prof Dr Qamar-uz-Zaman said Independence Day provided an opportunity to remember and pay tribute to the martyrs who rendered the ultimate sacrifices for the creation and defence of Pakistan.
He paid homage to Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and his companions and associates, saying their unwavering struggle and sacrifices paved the way for the establishment of Pakistan.
The Vice Chancellor said the armed forces of Pakistan were a source of strength and pride for the nation. Referring to Mark-e-Haq, he said Pakistan’s recent display of resolve and national unity carried a powerful message to the country’s adversaries that Pakistan was fully capable of defending its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
He also termed the recent Mecca Joint Defense Agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye an important development and a reflection of the confidence and trust that friendly countries placed in Pakistan.
Speaking about the country’s youth, Prof Dr Qamar-uz-Zaman said young people were the future of Pakistan and the nation had high expectations from them. He urged the youth to make constructive and productive use of modern technologies and engage themselves in positive activities.
As part of the Independence Day celebrations, the University Green Office, in collaboration with the Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) and Life Saver, also organised an Islamabad sightseeing tour on a Double Decker bus.
The Vice Chancellor, along with the Registrar, Deans, Directors, faculty members, administrative staff and children, participated in the tour and visited various landmarks of the federal capital.
Prof Dr Qamar-uz-Zaman appreciated the initiative and said such activities provided an opportunity to celebrate national occasions in a meaningful and memorable manner.
The celebrations concluded with special prayers for the martyrs of Pakistan, the security and prosperity of the country and the development of the nation.
