WATCH: Pakistan welcomes 2021 with fireworks displays on New Year's Eve

As soon as the clock struck twelve, skies across Pakistan burst into colour with fireworks displays held in all major cities to welcome the new year.

After a difficult year, a lot of hope is attached to 2021.

Read more: 47% Pakistanis hopeful 2021 will be a better year

Streets were full to the brim with merrymakers out to celebrate in usual fashion, throwing their arms up in the air and hooting loudly — on foot and in their cars and motorcycles.

Some had their masks on, and were armed with sanitisers in their pockets, while others were seen throwing caution to the wind when it came to observing coronavirus safety measures.

A spectacular display of fireworks was held at Islamabad's Giga Mall lasting several minutes. Similar displays were also held in various areas of Karachi and Lahore.