On the occasion of August 14, the day began with a salute of 21 cannons.The ceremony was held at Martyrs Memorial Cantt. A well-armed contingent of Pakistan Army saluted with cannons. The ceremony began with the recitation of the Holy Quran and the slogan of Pak soldiers rose.
According to the Pakistan Navy spokesman, the morning of Independence Day began with prayers for the stability and development of the country and the independence of Kashmir in the mosques in all the units of the Pakistan Navy.
The Pakistan Navy spokesman further said that 21 cannons were saluted at PNS Bahadur unit of Pakistan Navy in Karachi.
The Navy spokesman also said that all the units of the Pakistan Navy have been decorated with green crescent flags on the occasion of Independence Day.