Independence Day celebrations in Balochistan

RAWALPINDI: Balochistan blossoms with hosts of Independence Day celebrations being organised by the provincial government and Pakistan Army.

According to an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement issued here on Friday, two events - 'Sports Festival' and 'Education Gala' were hallmark of attraction for the youth of Balochistan.

In Sports Festival, competitions in cricket, hockey, athletics, boxing, volleyball, throw ball, football, badminton and tennis were played. In these events players from all districts of Balochistan participated enthusiastically.

Whereas Education Gala was comprised of quiz competitions, story writing, English and Urdu essay writing, poetry, photography, science and fine arts. An 'Azadi Mela' is also scheduled to be held at Ayub Stadium.

Around nine youth groups as part of 'Karwane Yekjehti' are travelling to Quetta from Karachi, Lahore, Hyderabad, Lasbella, Turbat, Multan, Islamabad, Khuzdar and Peshawar. Azadi Parade will also be organised at Bugti Stadium, Quetta, on the night of August 13 and 14. —APP