ISLAMABAD: The joint anti-government marches by Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaf (PTI) and Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) that have almost created a political upheaval in the country seem to have overshadowed the hoisting of the biggest flag of Pakistan in Islamabad.

The flag, considered to be the highest one in South Asia, is fluttering at the green belt between Sector H-8 and Islamabad Highway and is visible from almost all parts of the capital city. However, the formal flag hoisting ceremony will be held soon after the current political scenario is eased.

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The Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was scheduled to hoist the flag on August 14.

But in the wake of the long marches, CDA Chairman Maroof Afzal hoisted the huge flag.

The giant 60ft x 40ft flag was prepared by the CDA. The landmark flag in Islamabad is around 220ft high, with a 215ft high pole and a four and half feet high platform to support the structure.

Published in Dawn, August 15th, 2014