Comprehensive Preparations Underway for Grand Independence Day Celebrations in Gilgit Baltistan

Gilgit,   – A high-level meeting, presided over by Mr. Abrar Ahmed Mirza, was convened to review and ensure the preparations for the upcoming 1st November, Independence Day, which is celebrated with great enthusiasm and pride throughout Gilgit Baltistan. The meeting aimed to oversee the meticulous planning for the visit of the Caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan, who will grace the occasion on the auspicious day of 1st November 2023.
Independence Day in Gilgit Baltistan holds profound significance as it commemorates the struggle of martyrs and war heroes who valiantly fought for the region’s independence. This year, a multitude of special programs are scheduled to honor their sacrifices, echoing the courage and resilience of the local people.
Distinguished attendees at the meeting included Additional Chief Secretary, Captain Retired Mushtaq Ahmed; Secretary Home & Prisons, Captain Retired Syed Ali Asghar; Inspector General of Police, Afzal Mehmood Butt; Secretary Information, Fida Hussain; Secretary Services and GAD, Azam Khan; Secretary Water & Power, Sajjad Haider; Secretary to Governor, Ehsan Ali; Secretary Health, Dildar Ahmed Malik; Director General Rescue Shuja Alam, and additional secretaries from various line departments, among other senior officers from the government departments.
During the meeting, Mr. Abrar Ahmed Mirza, emphasized that Gilgit Baltistan’s Independence Day will be celebrated with unwavering enthusiasm and dedication. Every year, the people of Gilgit Baltistan unite to celebrate this day with fervor and zest, paying homage to the indomitable spirit and valor displayed by those who fought alongside their compatriots against the Dogras for the independence of Gilgit Baltistan. The Independence Day of Gilgit Baltistan serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by its brave sons and daughters and the enduring legacy of their struggle for freedom. In addition to the grand celebrations, special programs will be organized in all ten districts of Gilgit-Baltistan to ensure that the spirit of independence is felt far and wide.