Pakistan hoisted the tallest flag, which is 120 by 180 feet and was installed on a 400 feet pole, in South Asia on its 70th Independence Day. The flag was hoisted by Pakistan Army chief, general Qamar Javed Bajwa at 12 in the midnight. Notably, the tallest flag was planned after India hoisted a flag at the height of 360 feet last year.
According to Pakistan, it was eighth tallest flag in the world. The Army chief said Pakistan’s flag was symbol of its dignity. He also praised rangers for arranging a superb flag hoisting ceremony.
“Some 77 years ago, Pakistan resolution was passed in the same city (Lahore). Pakistan came into being on the night of 27th Ramadan — it was a blessed night. Today, the country is progressing on the path of the law and the constitution. All institutions are working properly. We will make Pakistan the country of Quaid-e-Azam and Allama Iqbal,” Bajwa said on the occasion has.
“We have rendered many sacrifices — we will never forget our martyrs. We will execute each and every terrorist in Pakistan. I want to tell our enemies, whether they are in the east or in the west, that your bullets will end but not the chests of our jawans [soldiers],” he added.
Bajwa also acknowledged Pakistan’s internal and external challenges. He said, “I assure you that we will never let you down. Any power that will aim to weaken Pakistan, the army and all other institutions will foil their attempts.”
