Pakistan, July 30 -- KARACHI - Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has announced that this year's Independence Day will be celebrated under the theme 'Ma'arka-e-Haq' (Battle for Truth), with two weeks of state-wide events from August 1 to 14. In a press conference, he said this year's celebrations will go beyond a single day to honour recent national sacrifices and promote unity.

The chief minister stated that the theme commemorates the "victory of truth" achieved in May, adding that both federal and provincial governments agreed to extend the festivities. From cultural parades to youth events and concerts, the extended celebrations aim to deepen public awareness of independence and national identity.

Key highlights include an open-air ...