Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has announced that the provincial government will mark Pakistan’s Independence Day with “national zeal and unity,” with the largest celebration set for Karachi’s National Stadium on August 13.
Speaking to reporters during a visit to the stadium to inspect arrangements on Sunday, Memon said all 27,000 seats for the event had already been registered. He added that festivities are planned across Sindh, with major events held in Hyderabad and another scheduled in Sukkur.
Memon took aim at the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), accusing the party of trying to “cause damage to the country” by calling for protests on Youm-e-Istehsal Kashmir (Kashmir Day). He likened their stance to the unrest of May 9 and urged all political parties to “set aside their differences” for the national holiday.
“Independence Day is a programme for all of Pakistan, not just the government or the PPP,” he said.
Highlighting Sindh’s historic role in Pakistan’s creation, Memon noted that the resolution for the country’s formation was first passed by the Sindh Assembly. He said the provincial government has formed a ministerial committee, including representatives from various political and religious parties, to ensure broad participation in the celebrations.
Memon was accompanied by Local Government Minister Saeed Ghani, Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab, and other officials during the stadium visit.
