Quetta: A flag hoisting ceremony was held at Sunset Point Quetta Cantt in connection with the post-independence ceremony organized by the Directorate of Tourism, Government of Balochistan.
The national flag was hoisted on the occasion of Independence Day and special prayers were offered for the security, stability, development and prosperity of the country during the ceremony.
On this occasion, Director of Tourism, Government of Balochistan, Gawram Bakshi Baloch congratulated the nation on celebration of Independence Day.
He said that independence is the great blessing of Almighty and the fruit of the eternal sacrifices of our elders, we should value independence and play our full role for the development, prosperity and stability of the country and nation.
He said that Balochistan is a province rich in natural beauty, historical heritage and cultural diversity and the Directorate of Tourism is taking vigorous steps to make the tourist places of the province more attractive to domestic and foreign tourists, promote tourism and highlight the positive image of Balochistan.
The Director of Tourism said that various tourist destinations in the province, including Sunset Point Quetta, are not only a reflection of the beauty of Balochistan but also represent our culture, history and natural heritage.
He expressed his determination that coordinated measures would be taken to create new employment opportunities and strengthen the local economy through the promotion of tourism in the province.
He said that Independence Day gives us a message of unity, discipline, brotherhood and national solidarity, the development and prosperity of Pakistan is the common responsibility of all of us and we have to play our role in the development and progress of the country, going beyond personal and collective interests.
At the end of the ceremony, special prayers were also offered for the security, stability, development and prosperity of the country and peace and prosperity in Balochistan.
