Independence Day

Karachiites celebrate Independence Day with traditional zeal, fervour

26-year-old Sarmad Shabbir went to Five Star Chowrangi with friends to see the Independence Day fireworks

Citizens celebrate Independence Day with traditional zeal and fervour

Murad Ali Shah says he intends to make Karachi one of the most beautiful cities

Vice-chancellors advise youth to learn lessons from life of Quaid-i-Azam

17 Hilal-e-Imtiaz and 77 Sitara-e-Imtiaz given to officers, officials: ISPR

Change of guard ceremony held at Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah's mausoleum

Event at Pakistan Embassy in Abu Dhabi included flag-hoisting, cake cutting and prayers

PTI Sindh governor nominee says Murad Ali Shah visited complex with a 300-person entourage while he was denied entry

'One thing that I still can't forget were the celebrations on August 14, 1947. I'm yet to witness a similar sight'

From Peshawar to Karachi, country's citizens were painted in green and white

'It's disappointing that we have wasted at least 30 years of our independence,' says actor Ahsan Khan

Fashion designer Maria Butt salutes the country's women through a campaign

Here's presenting a tweet round up

Check out the 2016, 2015 I-Day doodles here

Nothing screams Pakistani more than the love for food!

President, PM felicitate the people in separate messages

Scholar urges people to understand and follow Iqbal and Quaid’s vision of Pakistan

Schools, parks and institutions get into the patriotic spirit in city

The hope to carve a future that is different from the past 71 years is a beacon of a more inclusive, embracing nation

Arré and Teeli have collaborated to create the first digital short film

Ali struggles to keep Jinnah cap alive

Video of Eva zu Beck's rendition of Kiki challenge draped in a Pakistani flag goes viral

Bayaan, Xarb, Tamaasha and 21 The Band perform Azaadi-themed hits, elimination postponed to next week

The band is back with a bang after a 13-year hiatus

Over a dozen clothing outlets and eateries are offering discounted goodies!

Officers warn of filing cases against parents for failing to stop children from one-wheeling

Main flag hoisting ceremony will be held at Hazoori Bagh near Lahore Fort

Many Hindu women are seen selling green and white bangles at Paper Market

Loyal fans of the artist were quick to stand up for him

Food outlets offering discounts to celebrate the occasion, boutiques present Azadi dresses

Clothes, balloons, badges and buntings selling like hot cakes

Buyers showing more national pride than ever before as flag sales go up

Imran Khan is going to be the 21st elected prime minister if all goes to plan

Traffic police have been directed to check one-wheeling

Fireworks, music and the pursuit of hot dogs will mark the 242nd year of independence for the United States

The ousted leader often used the occasion of Independence Day to harangue the West

Railway stations were beautifully decorated with national flags and welcome banners

People throng railway station in large numbers

Every piece represents all things Pakistani

People in large numbers throng railway stations

Co-curricular activities were organised by Pakistan Television (PTV) in order to celebrate Pakistan's Independence Day

MQM-Pakistan convener reiterates party has no links with Altaf Hussain

Major flag hoisting state-ceremony was held on the lawn of Mirpur Municipal Corporation

'Aim is to spread the message of love and peace on both sides of the border'

Deans, principals, directors, faculty members and a large number of students were present on the occasion

Community elders say that unlike the past, they are on the roads to celebrate the day

Shopkeeper says the hottest-selling item has been the Pakistani flag

Special activities included an exhibition of artisans-at-work and cake cutting ceremony of Pakistan’s birthday

Among them are two teenagers who lost their lives while wheeling