Pakistan, Aug. 15 -- A dignified flag-hoisting ceremony was held at the Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday to mark the 78th Independence Day of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Yahya Afridi, hoisted the national flag in the presence of Judges of the Supreme Court, the Registrar, officers, and staff.

The ceremony commenced with the recitation of the Holy Quran, followed by the national anthem. Chief Justice celebrated the occasion with children from SOS Villages Peshawar and Islamabad, engaging with them warmly and distributing gifts as a gesture of goodwill and solidarity.

In his Independence Day message, the Chief Justice said "As we celebrate the 78th Independence Day of our beloved homeland, I e...