A dignified ceremony was held at Hailey College of Banking and Finance, University of the Punjab to mark the 79th Independence Day of Pakistan.

The ceremony was presided over by the College Principal, Dr. Ahmed Muneeb Mehta. On this occasion, along with faculty members and administrative staff, he cut the cake to celebrate the occasion.

Addressing the gathering, Dr. Ahmed Muneeb Mehta said that Pakistan’s independence is the result of the timeless sacrifices of our forefathers. To fulfill the vision of the Founder of Pakistan, we must move forward with hard work, honesty, and national unity. He urged that we all must play a positive role in the country's development.

The ceremony concluded with a special prayer for the security, progress, and prosperity of Pakistan.

A large number of faculty members and staff of Hailey College of Banking and Finance attended the event. The participants raised slogans of “Pakistan Zindabad” with great enthusiasm.