Sukkur:The Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) in Sukkur Region Wednesday celebrated Pakistan’s Independence Day with great fervor and patriotism.
The campus was adorned with national flags, and a series of events were organized to commemorate this significant occasion.
The day began with a flag-raising ceremony, where the national flag was hoisted by Additional Regional Director Atta Hussain Musvi, in the presence of senior faculty, staff, and students.
This was followed by a cake-cutting ceremony to mark the occasion.
In a bid to promote environmental sustainability and beauty, a plantation drive was also initiated, where 300 plants were planted on the campus premises.
This initiative aimed to contribute to a greener and healthier environment.
Speaking the occasion, Musvi said, “We are proud to celebrate our nation’s independence and reaffirm our commitment to its progress and prosperity.”
“Today’s events are a testament to our university’s dedication to fostering patriotism, environmental consciousn
ess, and community engagement,” he added.
Ex DG BISP, Dr G Bughio,Prof. ShamsUddin Kalwar and others spoke on the occasion.
The celebrations concluded with a sense of national pride and renewed commitment to the country’s development.