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They expressed their love for the country by chanting slogans of ‘Pakistan zindabad’, dancing to Sindhi music.

Underlines need for transparent elections for the continuity of democracy.

Officials hoist flags; security concerns keep people at home; cellular services in Quetta blocked.

220 youths kept in lockup for a few hours, handed over to parents.

Pictures, text of historical speeches put on display.

‘We are a lot more than what people see on the television’.

Air show at Minto Park draws 10,000 visitors.

Pakistan’s Independence Day celebrations began with the roaring echoes of a 31-gun salute in Islamabad.

Security sources say services blocked to cut off communication of miscreants and terrorists, reports Dawn News.

I dream of an Islamic state – where religion is not used as an excuse for intolerance and extremism.

The university’s students will also perform a drama that will highlight the significance of the day.

Imported flags are attractive and cheaper, say customers and vendors.

Lack of enthusiasm, poor print spoils screening of film.

Youngsters were out pulling stunts on the roads; traffic police kept situation in order.

Quaid’s speech calling for religious, ethnic tolerance missing from Radio Pakistan’s archives.

Announces local govt system for FATA to be introduced later this year.

CTO says 3,200 officials deployed to manage traffic.

From Karachi to the land down under, Pakistanis celebrate Independence Day with pride.

The designer’s latest bag collection will be available across Pakistan throughout August.

Pakistani musicians have developed a wide variety of tunes over the years.

It is time we don't ignore issues of past, honestly deal with them in present, so that we can emerge as a real nation.

This Independence Day can only be celebrated with sincere effort to highlight the flaws that Pakistan has succumbed to

"Even women can celebrate August 14 as much as men do," says Lahore model.

New system will function till next municipal elections.

A poetry recital and vigil at the Wagha border crossing on the night between August 14 and 15 planned.

in Lahore, 23 ambulances, 13 fire vehicles and four rescue vehicles will be available

Community, in collaboration with an NGO, organise fun related to the national day.

The exhibition will continue till August 18.

Provides govt list of missions, warehouses and other offices.

Asks US citizens to avoid crowds, public places and keep a low profile during this time.

An Independence Day Friendship Concert at Wagah would make the ultimate jugalbandi of our shared musical heritage.

According to Zahurul Hassan, Liaquat Ali Khan had asked his father to prepare the flag in June 1947 in New Delhi.

Students organise Independence Day celebrations at SOS Children’s Village.

Artisans and children present lively homage.

Schools lacked the characteristic vigour and decorations in the disaster and militancy hit valley.

Iconic Disney character takes over minorities’ share; few know defacing flag is illegal.

Afghan refugees celebrate country’s independence with fervor.

Curator disappointed to see less than hundred people.

Inmates of a flood camp in Sukkur celebrate independence day.

People from all age groups belt out a ‘new record’.

Vows strengthened ties with all ‘friends’, China in particular.

Traders report brisk sales, flag-raising ceremonies held all over city.

Flyover opens, engineers prepare to build two new underpasses on Ferozepur Road.

The last living passenger of the ‘flight of independence’ recalls his service to Quaid-e-Azam.

As Pakistan continues to dig deeper into foreign pockets, it further diminishes its autonomy in policy making.

While the political awakening for a separate identity had started in Bengal in 1906, it gained momentum in Punjab.

The struggle for political and economic independence was an arduous process, spearheaded by some exceptional women.

In a nutshell, Jinnah wanted citizenship not religion as the founding principle of the new state.

At least three people were injured due to aerial firing in the connection with celebration of 64th Independence Day.

Meet Saba Khalid, a Pakistani who found herself in the midst of America’s own independence day celebrations.