KARACHI : Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Wednesday presided over a meeting at the Chief Minister’s House to finalise a comprehensive plan for the Independence Day celebrations across the province, scheduled between August 1 and August 14, 2025.
The meeting, held at the CM House, was attended by provincial ministers, Sharjeel Memon, Sardar Shah, Saeed Ghani, Sardar Mohammad Bux Mahar, Zulfiqar Shah, Chief Secretary Asif Hyder Shah, Commissioner Karachi Hassan Naqvi, Secretary Local Govt Waseem Shamshad, Secretary Education Zahid Abbasi, Additional IG Karachi Javed Odho, Secretary to CM Raheem Shaikh, Secretary Information Nadeem Memon, Secretary GA Mohammad Ali Khoso, representatives of Corps 5, Pak Navy, and Airforce.
The chief minister said that the independence celebration would start from 1st to 14th August 2025, and it would have a dual theme: Independence Day & Marka-e-Haq.
The meeting was told that the prime minister chaired the Committee planned events around six cardinal of success, including Uraan Pakistan (Diplomacy, Defence, Economy), Net Regional Stabiliser Status, Soft Power Image Projection, Green Tourism & Sustainability and Civic Unity & Resilience.
Mr Sha directed all relevant departments to ensure full-scale preparations for flag-hoisting ceremonies, parades, cultural shows, and community engagement programs throughout the province. Major cities including Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Larkana, and others will host high-footfall events such as walkathons, youth rallies, and public gatherings.
Chief Minister Murad Shah said, “Independence Day is a time of national pride and unity. We must ensure that families, youth, and citizens can participate in all events without any fear,” he said.
The CM also called upon district administrations and educational institutions to plan local events, debates, and competitions to promote awareness about Pakistan’s history and civic values among students.
The meeting concluded with clear directives to ensure inclusive, secure, and vibrant celebrations, anchored in the spirit of coordination, discipline, and unity. The Chief Minister reaffirmed the provincial government’s full commitment to making this year’s Independence Day not only memorable but also reflective of Sindh’s deep-rooted patriotism and national spirit.