IN PICTURES: Pakistanis celebrate nation's 77th Independence Day anniversary

Pakistanis celebrated 77th Independence Day anniversary across the country on Wednesday.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif hoisted the national flag to commemorate an Independence Day event in the federal capital Islamabad. - Credits: APP

A Flag hoisting ceremony was also held at Quaid's mausoluem in Karachi. - AFP

The event in Karachi was attended by people from all walks of life, including student. - AFP

Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah attends Independence Day ceremony at the Quiad Mausoleum's in Karachi. - AFP

Alongside Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, provincial officials were present at the event in Karachi. - AFP

Fireworks display was also earlier held at Lahore's Minar-e-Pakistan to celebrate Pakistan's birthday. - AFP

Peshawar's Sikh community also participated in Independence Day celebrations. - Ahtesham Khan/Express