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Pakistan Celebrates Independence Day at Home and Abroad

Pakistan celebrated its 79th Independence Day with fervor across the nation, while Pakistani missions worldwide also marked the occasion with patriotic events and ceremonies.

14 Aug, 18:22 — 14 Aug, 18:22
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In pictures: Pakistan celebrates 79 years of independence

Celebrations were held across Pakistan on Friday as the nation celebrated 79 years of independence. State-run Radio Pakistan reported that the day dawned with a 31-gun salute in Islamabad and a 21-gun salute at the provincial headquarters. A change of guards ceremony was also held at the mausoleum of Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah in Karachi. Here are some glimpses of Independence Day celebrations from Karachi and Lahore. Attendees gather as Pakistan’s national flag is hoisted dur...

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Pakistan mission in Delhi marks 80th Independence Day

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In pictures: Pakistan celebrates 79 years of independence

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