Pakistan, Aug. 14 -- Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz congratulated Pakistanis on Independence Day and urged every citizen to renew their commitment to contributing meaningfully to the country's development.

She paid tribute to Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Allama Iqbal, Fatima Jinnah and other Pakistan Movement leaders who helped shape the country's independence struggle.

Maryam also honoured martyrs, veterans and Pakistan's armed forces, particularly soldiers protecting the country's borders, for their sacrifices in defending the homeland.

She said the government remained committed to creating a safer and better future for coming generations, while urging citizens to fulfil their responsibilities sincerely.

The chief minister ...