Commissioner Rawalpindi Division, Liaquat Ali Chatta, on Wednesday urged the students to work hard to make Pakistan a prosperous country. He was speaking at a program organized at Divisional Public School (DPS) in connection with Independence Day celebrations. Chatta said that under the leadership of Quaid-e-Azam, the Muslims of the sub- continent got an independent country. The purpose of celebrating Independence Day is to show unity as a nation, he added. He said that we can face all challenges through unity. Pakistan was achieved after many sacrifices and now we all have to play a role in its development. Jashan-e-Azadi is not the name of a day but it is the name of the history of the  sacrifices of our elders. August 14 is the dawn for which our forefathers rendered supreme sacrifices, Chatta added.

He urged the participants to value freedom and play their constructive role in the journey of development and prosperity of the country. He said that teachers have a heavy responsibility to not only inform the children about the history of the country but also prepare them for how they can contribute to the development of the country. Today we have to pledge that we will work together for the development of Pakistan, he said. The students are the asset of the nation, the country destiny and future would be in their hands tomorrow, Chatta said. Principal DPS Mirza Muhammad Yasin was also present on this occasion. The students on the occasion also presented the national anthem and national songs.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)