With restoration of peace and security in the megacity after a long time, public and private sector organizations, and some political parties, the people in general are very excited and very active to celebrate 69th Independence Day of the country. Besides public places and residences, the government and private sector organizations’ buildings and offices have been decorated with flags and buntings and lavishly illuminated, which have given a very beautiful look to this largest and most important city of the country. On 14th August, many programs, festivals and cultural shows have been organized by private and public sector organizations, NGOs, social fora backed with different social activities related with the independence in every nook and corner of the city. In the future, perhaps the Karachi authorities could do more to arrange venues and events, to come up with a menu of fireworks displays and music concerts, along with that evergreen ingredient of patriotic revelry: food. Road blocks and bans on stunts are needed at times like these, but they need to be supplemented with other measures so as to not only impose penalties and restrictions, but also provide outlets for the energies that brim over on days like this. The public in Pakistan is starved for quality entertainment, for any occasion that gets them away from their TV screens and out on the streets to enjoy life in all its fullness, and national days like Independence Day provide the perfect occasion. May the festivities in Pakistan never diminish in days to come, and may there be many more occasions for the country to celebrate together.
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