ISLAMABAD:The nation celebrated the 76th Independence Anniversary on Monday with a renewed pledge to work with the spirit of Pakistan Movement and make the country a true Islamic welfare state.

The day dawned with thirty-one gun salute at the Federal Capital and twenty-one gun salute at the provincial headquarters. Special prayers were offered in mosques for peace, solidarity and prosperity of the country. A one minute silence was observed throughout the country with sounding of sirens to herald the flag hoisting ceremony at nine in the morning.

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