ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The nation appears more enthusiastic in celebrating August 14 this year as the sale of Independence Day items has increased in twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi as day is approaching fast.
Stalls are loaded with flags, T-shirts with trousers, bangles, badges, wrist bands, caps, face masks, glasses, balloons, glasses, CDs of national songs etc.
People are thronged to bazars to purchase national flags, badges, bunties and lights to illuminate their houses and buildings to show patriotism for the Country.
Buyers are busy buying flags and clothing that show their love for the Country.
These items were on high demand, vendors started selling Independence Day products as soon as the month of August began, a citizen Ghazanfar said.
“The children especially celebrate independence day with a lot of pleasure and pride”, a vendor Habib said.
Festive activities, including flag hoisting, fireworks and musical shows as well as illumination of government buildings are gaining momentum.
“Good thing is that many schools are also celebrating August 14 and holding functions this year. So demand of these items has increased”, Kashif said.
“Trend of religious institutions and mosques which are arranging flag hoisting ceremonies coupled with some other celebrations,” a seller said.
