CM pledges to fight poverty, inequality
"On Pakistan Day, we pledge to use all our capabilities to include our beloved homeland in the ranks of developed nations," she stated in her message on the occasion.
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz said, "We pledge to take Punjab to greater heights according to the vision of the Quaid-i-Azam and other founders of Pakistan. On this day, we pledge to innovate in education, health and agriculture."
She added, "We pledge to make Punjab the engine of Pakistan's economy and centre of development."
The Minar-e-Pakistan was lit up with green and white lights in the country's largest light show to pay tribute to those who had presented the Pakistan Resolution at Minto Park in 1940.
Minar-e-Pakistan, a monument of the Pakistan Resolution, began to illuminate the sky with national flag, as with the help of light, the image of moon, star and national flag appeared on Minar Pakistan. The white and green lights that shone on Minar-e- Pakistan adorned the sky. The architectural design of Minar Pakistan was also highlighted with the help of light.
A large number of people watched the light show. The national flag was also illuminated on the Royal Fort, museum, Punjab Assembly, GPO and other historic buildings.
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