ISLAMABAD: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has congratulated President Mamnoon Hussain on the anniversary of Pakistan’s Independence Day.
In a message, King Salman wished the Pakistan president eternal good health and happiness and his nation steady progress and prosperity.
The Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman, has also congratulated the President on the country’s 71st Independence Day, the Saudi Embassy in Pakistan said.
Pakistan got its independence from British rule on Aug. 14, 1947.
Pakistan celebrates its Independence Day at a time when the country is all set to transfer power to the newly elected government.
In last month’s general elections, Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party emerged as the major political party and is in the process of forming the new government.
PTI chairman and Prime Minister-in-waiting Imran Khan, said in a message on Twitter, “I want all Pakistanis to celebrate 14th August, our Independence Day, with full fervor — especially as we are now moving toward Naya Pakistan (New Pakistan) and reclaiming Jinnah’s vision InshaAllah.”
The day will dawn with a 31-gun salute in the federal capital and a 21-gun salute at the provincial headquarters. The national flag will be hoisted at all important public and private buildings.
The main feature of the celebrations will be a national flag-hoisting ceremony at Jinnah Convention Center in Islamabad. President Hussain will be the chief guest on the occasion, reported Radio Pakistan.
At 9.59 a.m., sirens will be sounded and the moving traffic will come to a halt as a mark of national solidarity. Similar flag-hoisting ceremonies will also be held at provincial, divisional and district headquarters level throughout the country.
Saudi king, crown prince send felicitation messages to Pakistan president on Independence Day
Saudi king, crown prince send felicitation messages to Pakistan president on Independence Day
- King Salman wished the Pakistan president good health and happiness and his nation steady progress and prosperity
- Pakistan marks its 71st Independence Day on Aug. 14
KSrelief concludes second phase of livestock-based economic empowerment project in Pakistan
- The charity provided 1,000 vulnerable households in northwest Pakistan with poultry livelihood packages under second phase
- The package for each family included 25 poultry birds, 50 kilograms of feed, feeders, drinker, egg tray and protective mesh
ISLAMABAD: The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has successfully concluded the second phase of its project to economically empower vulnerable households in Pakistan through livestock provision, the Saudi charity said on Tuesday.
Under the second phase of the project, 1,000 vulnerable households in Pakistan’s Swat, Swabi, Haripur and Mansehra districts were supported through the provision of comprehensive poultry livelihood packages.
Each beneficiary family received 25 poultry birds along with a complete poultry kit, comprising 50 kilograms of feed, two sets of feeders, one drinker, an egg tray, and protective mesh, according to KSrelief.
“In addition, a total of 40 structured training sessions on poultry management and income generation were conducted with technical support from the Livestock Department, equipping beneficiaries with essential skills to sustainably manage small-scale poultry enterprises,” the Saudi charity said.
“The project was implemented by the Peace and Development Organization (PADO) in close coordination with the Relief, Rehabilitation and Settlement Department (RRSD), PDMA (Provincial Disaster Management Authority) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and the local district administrations.”
Over the years, KSrelief has launched numerous projects across Pakistan in food security, health, education and disaster response, deepening the bonds of friendship and brotherhood between the two countries.
The ‘Economic Empowerment of Vulnerable Households in Pakistan through Livestock Provision Project’ aims to enhance economic resilience, improve household nutrition and strengthen food security among vulnerable communities across the four targeted districts in Pakistan’s northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, according to KSrelief.
“With the successful completion of this phase, the project has contributed to promoting self-reliance, dignified income generation, and long-term livelihood sustainability,” the charity said, promising to support vulnerable populations and foster inclusive economic development across Pakistan.
