Celebrating the 68th Independence Day with national spirit, fervor and enthusiasm, a Flag Hoisting ceremony was held at Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi (PMAS-AAUR) with renewal of the pledge to make the country, strong, progressive, prosperous and self-reliant, here on Thursday.

Vice Chancellor, PMAS-AAUR, Prof. Dr. Rai Niaz Ahmad, other administrative officers, heads of various faculties and departments, the employees and the students participated in the event. While addressing on the occasion, Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Rai Niaz Ahmad congratulated the nation on the auspicious occasion of Independence Day and said that this day is the symbol of freedom, national identity and sovereignty of the Muslims of Indo-Pak sub-continent.

The Vice Chancellor reiterated that the dream of the Father of Nation Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah can only materialize if the literacy and higher education standard is brought at par with the international contemporary needs. Prof. Dr. Rai Niaz Ahmad also paid tributes to martyrs, workers and leaders of Pakistan Movement whose sacrifices paved way for our independence. He also reminded the collective sacrifices rendered by thousands of people for achieving independence.

He stressed the parents to keep their children aware of the sacrifices and untiring efforts made by the elders. He urged every Pakistani to educate their children and jointly work for a progressive, tolerant, moderate and pluralistic Pakistan. He also elaborated that he with his team of highly qualified faculty and management is striving for the development of the university round the clock and will ultimately take it to the international level. He urged upon students and faculty members to work hard with commitment and dedication so that to make University a model institution in line with contemporary global standards.

Earlier, the Vice Chancellor hoisted the national flag which was followed by the national Anthem. The security personnel of PMAS-AAUR saluted to the national flag. A special prayer was also offered for the prosperity and solidarity of the country. The University has been also decorated with illuminations, national flags, and, banners to celebrate the day.