A colourful flag-hoisting ceremony and Kashmir Solidarity Day was organised under the auspices of the Rawalpindi Arts Council to mark Independence Day celebrations on Wednesday. Director RAC Waqar Ahmed accompanied by students and artists hoisted the flag along-with Kashmiri flags. The local singers presented national and Kashmiri songs at the occasion. The participants also chanted slogan in favour of people of Kashmir. Addressing at the occasion, Director RAC Waqar Ahmed said that people of Pakistan have shown solidarity with the people of Kashmir on Independence Day. Special prayers were offered for the prosperity of the country.