Day: August 13, 2022

The State Bank of Pakistan on Sunday unveiled the design of commemorative banknote worth 75 rupees being issued on the 75th anniversary of the Pakistan’s independence.

The SBP, in a tweet, said that the note will be available for public issuance from 30th the next month.

The note has portraits of Quaid-i-Azam, Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, Allama Iqbal and Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah to recognize and acknowledge their contribution in Pakistan movement. The picture of Markhor on the note’s reverse highlights our focus on environmental sustainability.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has strongly condemned terrorists’ attack on security forces’ check-post in general area Khost, near Harnai, Balochistan last night.

In a statement, he expressed deep grief and sorrow over the demise of Naik Atif and Sepoy Qayyum, who embraced martyrdom, while foiling the designs of terrorists.

The Prime Minister prayed the Almighty Allah to grant martyred higher status in heaven and grand courage to the bereaved families to bear this irreparable loss.

He also prayed early recovery for Major Umar, who got injured in the incident.

Shehbaz Sharif said the Nation cannot forget the sacrifices of its martyrs in defence of the country. He said martyrs are our pride and prayers of the entire nation, including him, are with departed souls and their families.

Source: Radio Pakistan

President Dr. Arif Alvi says Pakistan is an independent nation and we achieved our freedom after intense struggle and our people won’t submit to anyone in future.

Addressing a ceremony, in connection with Independence Day Celebrations, along with First Lady Samina Arif Alvi at a shelter home for the destitute and orphaned girls, Kashana in Rawalpindi on Sunday, he said that our children are the future of Pakistan.

He said our leader Quaid-i-Azam always emphasized the role of women in the country’s development.

The President also underlined that inclusion of girls in the national mainstream was imperative for development of the country.

Highlighting the significance of taking care of orphans in Islam, the president appreciated the institute for providing facilities of food, residence and education.

He said Muslim society always stressed on taking good care of deserving children and orphans.

Dr Arif Alvi said it was the responsibility of the state to provide adequate opportunities to children for education, moral training and employment. He advised girls to work hard to acquire education.

Emphasizing on character building, he asked girls to speak truth, respect teachers and elders.

Recalling sacrifices of our forefathers in the Pakistan movement, the President said that millions of people died during independence movement.

Dr Arif Alvi also participated in a cake cutting ceremony and posed for a group photo with children and teachers of the institute.

Later, First Lady Samina Alvi distributed gift packs among girls.

Source: Radio Pakistan