In the provincial capital, traffic diversions have been announced at Liberty Chowk in connection with the Independence Day celebrations.

The City Traffic Police has diverted traffic from Kalma Chowk UCH towards Main Boulevard. Travelers heading to MM Alam Road and Jail Road from UCH are advised to take a U-turn towards Center Point, then proceed via Firdous Market to Cavalry or from Firdous Market through Hussain Chowk to reach their destination.

Similarly, from Kalma Chowk to Center Point, motorists can take a left turn past Government College for Boys Gulberg, cross Qaddafi Roundabout, and head to Main Boulevard via Chen One and Hali Road.

The Punjab government will host a grand musical concert at Liberty Chowk tonight, with Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz as the chief guest. The event will feature spectacular fireworks.

The main Independence Day flag-hoisting ceremony will take place on 14 August at Hazuri Bagh, where CM Maryam Nawaz will raise the national flag. The Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) will also organize a fireworks display at Minar-e-Pakistan at midnight.

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Across the city, Independence Day preparations have reached their peak. Streets and buildings are decorated like a bride, with national flags, buntings, and colorful lights adorning major public and private structures.

This year, the Punjab government has vowed to celebrate Independence Day with grandeur, paying tribute to the martyrs and veterans of the struggle for freedom.

Lahore’s Independence Day celebrations are set to be among the most elaborate in recent years, blending cultural pride with modern festivities. The combination of strict traffic management, high-profile guests, and dazzling fireworks shows reflects the government’s intent to create a memorable public celebration. Beyond entertainment, the focus on honoring martyrs and veterans adds a patriotic depth to the event, ensuring it resonates with citizens both emotionally and nationally.