KARACHI, March 23: Pakistan Day was celebrated with national enthusiasm, fervour and in a befitting manner on Sunday.

The day dawned with thanks-giving prayers in all mosques and a 21-gun salute.

Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad and Chief Minister Ali Mohammad Mahar along with the cabinet members visited the mausoleum of Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah.

City Nazim Naimatullah Khan and representatives of the armed forces also visited the mausoleum and laid wreaths and offered fateha.

Representatives of various cultural, social and political parties and groups also visited the Mazar in groups.

The national flag was hoisted on all public and private buildings. All the government buildings were decorated with buntings and colourful flags.—APP