The Sindh Assembly on Wednesday commemorated the 78th Independence Day and Marka-e-Haq with a special symbolic session, attended by provincial lawmakers and specially-abled children, during which an unanimous resolution paid glowing tributes to the founders of Pakistan, the armed forces, and the country’s diplomatic achievements.
The sitting, presided over by Speaker Owais Qadir Shah, was held in the historic old assembly hall where Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah had delivered his maiden address to the Constituent Assembly. Provincial ministers Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, Ziaul Hassan Lanjar, Saeed Ghani, and members from all parliamentary parties participated in the proceedings.
A specially-abled youth, Abid, presented the resolution in Braille, acknowledging the sacrifices made for Pakistan’s creation, lauding the role of the armed forces, and commending PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari for enhancing Pakistan’s stature through successful diplomatic initiatives. The resolution pledged that persons with special needs would remain active contributors to the nation’s development and urged the youth to remain united in the service of the motherland.
In a symbolic gesture, MPAs and specially-abled students read excerpts from Quaid-i-Azam’s historic speech, while two young girls rendered selected portions in sign language.
Another specially-abled participant, Tauseef, recalled the night of May 7, when the PAF, under Operation Bunyanum Marsoos, shot down six Indian fighter aircraft within minutes, while the army stood steadfast on the Line of Control. He termed it the night of “Marka-e-Haq,” representing the nation’s unyielding resolve.
Welcoming the children to the assembly, Speaker reminded the gathering that Quaid-i-Azam and Liaquat Ali Khan had once sat in the same hall to raise the national flag and formally commence Pakistan’s journey. He extended Independence Day greetings, offered prayers for the martyrs and armed forces, and lauded the sacrifices that led to the country’s creation.
The event also featured a flag-hoisting ceremony, the cutting of an Independence Day cake, and symbolic seating of specially-abled children on lawmakers’ benches.
