Pakistan’s 75th Independence Day celebration: Today we declared as sovereign state

The 75th Independence Day is being celebrated with enthusiasm across the country and small and big events are being held to commemorate the Azaadi.

The day started with a salute of 31 cannons in the federal capital and 21 cannons in the provincial capitals. Prayers were offered for the security, development and prosperity of Pakistan while special prayers were also offered for the liberation of the people of Occupied Kashmir from Indian subjugation.

Jashn-e-Azadi Mubarek .
The long-held tradition of 31-gun salute at the Federal and 21-gun salute at the Provincial Capitals continues.
Pakistan Zindabad-Paindabad pic.twitter.com/DlLqZtei5B

— Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri (@Zhchaudhri) August 14, 2021

Due to the coronavirus, the Ministry of Health has issued instructions to take special precautions during Independence Day celebrations.

The largest flag hoisting ceremony was held at the President House in Islamabad on the occasion of Independence Day in which President Dr Arif Alvi was the chief guest.

Flag-raising ceremonies are also being held at all provincial capitals, divisional and district levels.

On the occasion of this day, important personalities including the President and the Prime Minister issued special messages.

Public and private buildings and streets, bazaars and markets have been illuminated, while national flags, banners, pictures of the founders of Pakistan and banners have been waved everywhere.

On the occasion of Independence Day, guard change ceremonies were also held at Mazar-e-Quaid and Mazar-e-Iqbal.

Cadets of Pakistan Naval Academy took over the duties of Honorary Guards at Mazar-e-Quaid in Karachi and greeted the Quaid-e-Azam. Commodore Sohail Ahmed was the special guest of the ceremony who laid flowers at Mazar-e-Quaid and offered Fateha.

Guards took charge of the shrine of Dr Allama Muhammad Iqbal, a poet of the East.

Pakistani embassies around the world are also hosting special Independence Day events with the participation of Pakistani expatriates.

This is the day when Pakistan came into being in 1947 after gaining independence from British imperialism.

August 14 is celebrated with great fanfare as an official national holiday in Pakistan. On this day, the people of Pakistan pay homage to their national benefactors by hoisting their national flag in the air.

Message from President Dr. Arif Alvi
(On the occasion of the Independence Day of Pakistan)

During this 74 years journey, Pakistan faced many challenges but it successfully overcame them with hard work, sacrifices and the support of the entire nation. #PakistanIndependenceDay pic.twitter.com/NvGfGsyILx

— The President of Pakistan (@PresOfPakistan) August 14, 2021

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This day reminds us to pay rich tribute to the Father of the Nation, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, and leaders and workers of the Pakistan Movement

Let’s pledge to follow the ideals of the Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, and work for the unity and prosperity of Pakistan. pic.twitter.com/IXY7zNeaXQ

— The President of Pakistan (@PresOfPakistan) August 14, 2021

Today on #14August, i reflect of the wisdom of the great Allama Iqbal:

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یقیں محکم، عمل پیہم، محبّت فاتحِ عالم
جہادِ زِندگانی میں ہیں یہ مردوں کی
شمشیریں

Faith, Action & a love that conquers the world
In the struggle of life, these are the swords of men

🇵🇰 Zindabad.

— Shah Mahmood Qureshi (@SMQureshiPTI) August 14, 2021