Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar has congratulated the nation on the independence day of Pakistan. In his message, the CM said the independence day is an opportunity to thank Allah Almighty for bestowing us with a unique blessing in the shape of Pakistan. Pakistan is the reward of sacrifices of hundreds and thousands of martyrs and it is a fulfilment of the hard work and vision of founding fathers, he added. The CM also expressed complete solidarity with oppressed Kashmiris of Indian occupied Jammu and Kashmir and asserted that no power on earth could separate Kashmiris from Pakistan. The freedom of Indian occupied Jammu and Kashmir from illegal Indian occupation will be the fulfilment of the dream of Pakistan, he continued. Today, we also remember the martyrs and the nation should stand united for collective betterment while following the golden principles of unity, faith and discipline. Let's pledge to make Pakistan great and prosperous with diligence and the national pride will always be held supreme, concluded the CM.