{
  "id": 952265,
  "title": "Classic cars bearing national flags drive through Karachi's streets",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/classic-cars-bearing-national-flags-drive-through-karachis-streets",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-15T04:18:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn - Pakistan",
    "slug": "dawn-pakistan",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2022874/classic-cars-bearing-national-flags-drive-through-karachis-streets"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KARACHI, August 15th, 2026 - The Motor Club of Pakistan organized its 11th annual Freedom Drive on the country's 79th Independence Day to promote nationalism and patriotism, particularly among the youth. Commencing at 9:30 am from Frere Hall, the procession featured classic automobiles adorned in the national flag color of green, including a Mercedes Benz 1965, SL-600 R129 1996, and numerous other vehicles. The event concluded at 10:30 am at the Mazar-i-Quaid.\n\nMotor Club of Pakistan President Razi Nayyer highlighted Pakistan's historical Makkah Joint Defence Agreement as the nation's greatest achievement, a step towards unity and safety among Muslim countries. At the Sindh Assembly, Speaker Syed Awais Qadir Shah led a special session, hoisting the national flag alongside dignitaries, including Governor Nehal Hashmi, Deputy Speaker Anthony Naveed, and several Members of Provincial Assembly from various political parties, reflecting a commitment to inclusion, youth participation, and national unity. The day concluded with prayers for the country's safety, progress, and prosperity, all underlined by recitation of the Holy Quran.",
  "summary": "KARACHI: The Motor Club of Pakistan conducted its consecutive 11th Freedom Drive to celebrate country’s 79th Independence Day. The main objective of the Freedom Drive each year is to develop and strengthen nationalism and patriotism in the nation, especially in its youth, so they may play a vital role in its progress. The Freedom Drive started at 9:30am from Frere Hall with classic and exquisite…",
  "key_points": [
    "Motor Club of Pakistan organized 11th annual Freedom Drive on Independence Day",
    "Classic cars with national flag colors, including Mercedes Benz 1965 and SL-600 R129",
    "Special session at Sindh Assembly led by Speaker Syed Awais Qadir Shah"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Motor Club of Pakistan's Freedom Drive and related events showcase a coordinated effort to foster nationalism and unity among the country's youth and its leaders on its Independence Day.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}