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PM Imran Khan departs for Gilgit to attend Independence day parade

PM Imran Khan, Gilgit, Independence Day

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan departed for Gilgit where he will attend the Azadi Parade ceremony marking the independence day of the region from Dogra Raj, ARY News reported on Friday.

The Prime Minister will lay a floral wreathe at the monument of martyrs after attending the parade.

The Governor and Chief Minister of Gilgit Baltistan and cabinet members are also scheduled to hold meetings with the Prime Minister.

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The Prime Minister Imran Khan will also inaugurate various development schemes, projects and address a public gathering.

The 72nd independence day of Gilgit will be celebrated in Gilgit-Baltistan with traditional zeal and fervor today (Friday).

The day is being celebrated to pay tributes to those heroes of liberation war and Gilgit scouts who revolted against Dogra rule on 1st November 1947.

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Political, social and literary circles have finalized programs to celebrated the day in a befitting manner, Radio Pakistan reported.

A ceremony in this regard will be held at Helipad ground in Gilgit at 9 am.

Besides, a grand function will also be held in Aga Khan Shahi polo ground in Gilgit after today Friday prayer.

The post PM Imran Khan departs for Gilgit to attend Independence day parade appeared first on ARY NEWS.

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