Islamabad: A special grand ceremony will be held at Jinnah Sports Stadium in Islamabad today in connection with Independence Day and victory in Marka-e-Haq.

According to Radio Pakistan, President Asif Ali Zardari will be the chief guest on the occasion. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the heads of the three armed forces will also attend the ceremony.

A large number of national and international dignitaries are expected to attend the ceremony. Special cultural performances will be presented during the grand ceremony. Parade by the three armed forces and a fly past are also part of the ceremony.

In celebration of the victory in Marka-e-Haq, the Prime Minister will also unveil the Marka-e-Haq Monument during the event. Military contingents from friendly countries Trkiye and Azerbaijan are specially participating in the Independence Day grand celebrations.