Haripur: The University of Haripur, in collaboration with its Office of the Provost and the Gilgit-Baltistan Student Council, organized a ceremony to commemorate the 79th Independence Day of Gilgit-Baltistan. According to the University of Haripur, the event was attended by notable figures including Dr. Sharif Sahib, a social worker and political figure, as the chief guest, and Mr. Yawar Abbas Khan, Minister to Coordinator for Population and Health, alongside faculty members and students.

The celebrations featured cultural performances by students from Gilgit-Baltistan, showcasing national songs, traditional Balti dances, and speeches to highlight the region’s cultural heritage. Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Sajid Rashid Ahmad addressed the gathering, congratulating the students on their Independence Day. He assured the students of equal treatment and priority in hostel facilities, and promised efforts to provide scholarships, should the Government of Gilgit-Baltistan announce financial aid.

Dr. Sharif Sahib, in his address, emphasized the historical significance of Gilgit-Baltistan’s independence and encouraged students to pursue academic excellence. He expressed satisfaction with the support provided to the approximately 250 to 300 students from Gilgit-Baltistan studying at the university. The event concluded with the distribution of prizes and commemorative shields, reinforcing the cultural ties and national spirit shared by the attendees.