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ISLAMABAD, Aug 11 (APP): Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad (MCI) will
celebrate Independence Day in graceful and dignified manner and will try to
engage all citizens of the federal capital in Independence Day festivities.
The MCI has arranged a number of activities for this purpose, Mayor of
Islamabad and Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA), Sheikh Anser Aziz expressed these views while chairing a meeting held at the CDA headquarters.
The meeting was held to finalize the programmes of Independence Day
celebrations. On this occasion, Executive Director General, Sports and Culture Sanaullah
Aman and senior officers of relevant formations were also present.
Sanaullah Aman briefed the mayor that colourful activities has been
planned in connection with Independence Day celebrations to highlight the importance of independence in the capital city.
He informed that Azadi Mela will be organized on August 14 at
Arts and Craft village. Artists from all four provinces including Gilgit Baltistan and Azad Kashmir will perform in the Mela in addition to this stalls will also be established at Azadi
Mela.
He further informed that Azadi Cycle Race and Rally has been also
planned on the August 14, which will be participated by the cyclists from the twin cities.
The cycle race will start from Arts and Craft Village passing through
Zero Point, I-8 Interchange and will be concluded at Arts and Craft Village via Garden Avenue.
In order to amuse the children, Azadi Train will also be launched. The
train will start its journey from Rose and Jasmine Garden.
On this occasion, Anser Aziz directed the formation concerned to
arrange firework demonstration on the midnight of August 13 and 14.
He directed the Executive Director General Sports and Culture to
finalize the arrangements of these celebrations.