In pictures: Pakistan lights up in flag colours to celebrate Independence Day
Pakistani nation marks diamond jubilee of its independence after completion of 75 years on August 14, 2022
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Web Desk
Updated Monday Aug 15 2022
Pakistanis celebrated on Sunday the diamond jubilee of the country's independence after completion of 75 years on August 14, 2022 since independence from British rule in 1947.
Several flag raising ceremonies, fireworks and other celebrations were held across the country with traditional zeal and fervour after the day dawned with a 31-one gun salute in the federal capital and 21-one gun salute in the provincial headquarters.
Here is a look at the celebrations:
The fireworks
Youth holds lit fireworks during celebrations for Pakistan´s 75th anniversary on Independence Day. — AFP
People watch beautiful fireworks amid celebrations. — Online
Youth holds lit fireworks during celebrations for Pakistan´s 75th anniversary on Independence Day. — AFP
People watch beautiful fireworks amid celebrations. — AFP
People watch beautiful fireworks amid celebrations. — AFP
All lit up in green and white:
State Bank of Pakistan building in Multan illuminated with green and white lights. — APP
Lahore's Railway Station illuminated with lights. — APPBuildings in the red zone of Islamabad illuminated with green and white lights. — NNI
Supreme Court of Pakistan illuminated with green and white lights— NNI
Buildings illuminated with green and white lights. — NNI
The enthusiasts
An enthusiast wearing a green and white mask waves Pakistan's flag at a ceremony. — AFP
Children enjoy a camel ride on Independence Day. — Online
Green flags flutter with wind at a stall. — PPI
Man waves flag on a beach. — Online
A car is entirely covered with green and white chamak patti— PPI
A child selects independence day themed items from a stall. — INPChildren pop out of a car's sun roof with flags and horns.— PPI
Other celebrations
School children along with their teachers waving Pakistan flag to celebrate 75th Independence Day at Mazar-e-Quaid. — APP
Pakistani Rangers (in black) and Indian Border Security Force (BSF) soldiers take part in the Beating the Retreat ceremony during the Pakistan's 75th Independence Day celebrations at the Pakistan-India Wagah border post. — AFP
Dancers perform during a celebration. — APP
People hold large sized national flag to at a ceremony. — OnlineChildren sing national songs during a celebration. — Online
Men listen to the speaker at a celebration ceremony— APP