ISLAMABAD: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Islamabad organised various events and activities for children and youth in connection with Pakistan’s Independence Day in Sihala, Lehtrar Road, Ghouri Town, I-9, G-10, G-14, I-14, Jhangi Syedan and other areas of the capital.
Children and young people took part in large numbers in the Independence Day events. Rallies, national songs, speeches, sports competitions, tree plantation and other national and recreational activities were held at different venues.
JI Islamabad deputy emirs Malik Abdul Aziz and Dr Tahir Farooq, and zonal nazim Tahir Khan addressed the gatherings.
Speaking at different events in the G and F sectors, Dr Tahir Farooq said the blood of the martyrs of freedom would not be allowed to go in vain. He said the country’s survival, security and development were linked to the ideology of Pakistan.
Dr Farooq said it was the need of the hour to inform the new generation about the struggle and sacrifices made for the creation of Pakistan.
Addressing a “Pakistan Zindabad” rally in Sihala, JI Islamabad deputy emir Malik Abdul Aziz said the struggle would continue to make Pakistan, in the true sense, the Pakistan envisioned by Quaid-i-Azam.
He said freedom was a great blessing of Allah Almighty and that valuing and protecting it was the responsibility of all. He added that every individual would have to play a role in the development and stability of Pakistan.
Addressing various activities in the I sector, zonal nazim Tahir Khan urged the youth to come forward and play their role in making Pakistan strong, prosperous and stable.
He said young people were the country’s valuable asset and the builders of its future. Through education, character and abilities, he said, the youth could take Pakistan to new heights of progress.
