Pakistan today (Saturday) celebrated the country’s 75th year of Independence with traditional zeal and fervour, with commemorative ceremonies held in cities across the country.
The celebrations began with change of guard ceremonies held at Mazaar-i-Quaid and Mazaar-i-Iqbal in Karachi and Lahore, respectively, and a 31-gun salute in the capital, followed by 21-gun salutes in all four provincial capitals.
President Dr Arif Alvi hosted the National Flag on Pakistan’s Independence Day at Aiwan-e-Sadr, Islamabad. (Photo: PID)
Karachiites gather at the 5-Star Chowrangi in North Nazimabad on the night between August 13 and 14, 2021, to celebrate Independence Day. (Photo: Twitter)
Governor Sindh Imran Ismail and Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah offered Fareha at Mazar-e-Quaid, Karachi. (Source: PID)
Ambassador Munir Akram, Permanent Repetitive of Pakistan to UN, raised the country’s flag at the hosting ceremony at UN Headquarters. (Source: PID).
Independence Day Celebrations at Shakai, South Waziristan. (Source: Twitter)
Citizens made Pakistan’s flag with vegetables. (Source: Twitter)
A man along with children rides on a motorbike on Independence Day in Quetta. (Source: AFP)
A man with a national flag on his bike rides during the celebrations of Independence Day in Karachi. (Source: Reuters)
Cyclists pause during the celebration of Independence Day in Karachi. (Source: Reuters)
Pakistani Ranger Wing Commander presents sweets to Indian Border Security Force (BSF) at Wagah border. (Source: AFP)
