13/08/2026
The Independence Day celebrations 2026 held at Islamabad Model College for Girls (PG) F-7/2, Islamabad were a spectacular display of national pride, unity, and patriotic spirit. Numerous activities were organised by the faculty to inculcate patriotic love in the students. A Map reading activity cm quiz was arranged by the Department of Geography and the Department of Pakistan Studies, in which the students took part with great keenness.
The students will also keep on displaying their love for Pakistan by decorating a Wall of Love with beautiful cards and messages throughout the month of August.
On the day of Flag Hoisting Ceremony, the campus was transformed into a vibrant sea of green and white as students, faculty members, and administrative staff gathered in the college to commemorate Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day with great enthusiasm and fervour.
The ceremony commenced with the hoisting of the national flag by the Chief Guest, Prof. Dr. Fauzia Tanveer Sheikh. The entire college resonated with patriotic chants and applause as the flag flew in the free skies of Pakistan.
The respected principal, faculty and the students attended an event in the auditorium to celebrate the fortuitous occasion, where the stage was tastefully decorated by the Department of Art, Model drawing and Fine Arts.
The stage secretary paid tribute to the grit and valour of the Pakistani nation especially on the momentous occasion of Mecca Joint Defence Agreement.
The programme featured an exciting range of activities, including patriotic speeches, national songs and poetry recitations. The musical performance on "Dil Se Maine Dekha Pakistan" by Raima Zahoor and Abeera electrified the atmosphere in the hall. Saleha Zafar presented the song "Hum Pakistan Hain" with the audience joining in enthusiastically. Ayesha Arshad and group waved the Pakistani flags proudly as they sang "Yeh Watan Tumhara Hai". Aruba Asghar presented a melodic version of "Chadhta Suraj hai Apna Pakistan".
Momina Arshad delivered a passionate speech, highlighting Pakistan’s history, achievements, challenges and promising future.
Ms. Qurat ul Ain Rehan ( Department of Islamic Studies) spoke eloquently about the significance of our Pakistani identity.
The Chief Guest, Principal Prof. Dr. Fauzia Tanveer Sheikh, in a powerful address, shed light on the purpose of the creation of Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Pakistan was founded for the sake of following Allah's word freely and safeguarding the sanctity of Muslims and other minorities. She urged the attendees to wake up from deep slumber, submit to Allah's Law, realize our potential and work for the progress of our nation. She concluded her address with Iqbal's verse:
کی محمد سے وفا تو نے تو ہم تيرے ہيں
يہ جہاں چيز ہے کيا، لوح و قلم تيرے ہيں
Overall, the Independence Day celebrations were a memorable and inspiring event. It successfully combined national pride with a meaningful message of responsibility and hope.