Festivals of Pakistan

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY Pakistan's Independence Day (also known as Yom-e-Istiqlal) is observed on 14th August, the day on which Pakistan was made an Independent country based on border lines created by the British during the end of their rule of India. Pakistan became an Independent country in 1947. The day is a nation holiday in Pakistan. The day is celebrated all over the country with flag raising ceremonies, tributes to the national heroes and fireworks taking place in the capital, Islamabad. The main celebrations takes place in Islamabad, where the President and Prime Minister raise the national flag at the Presidential an Parliament buildings and deliver speeches that are televised live. In the speech, the leaders highlight the achievements of the government, goals set for the future and in the words of the father of the nation, Quid-e-Azam bring "unity, Faith and Discipline" to its people.
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