In pictures: Pakistan celebrates 75 years of independence

People decked in greens and whites participate in marches in different cities to celebrate the country’s diamond jubilee.
Dawn.com Published August 14, 2022

The nation celebrated 75 years of independence on Sunday with commemorative ceremonies held in different cities today.

Citizens and government dignitaries flocked to the mausoleum of the Quaid-i-Azam to pay their respects to the country's founder.

Meanwhile, the customary exchange of sweets was held at the Wagah border with the Indian side.

People decked in greens and whites participated in marches in different cities to celebrate the country's diamond jubilee while children sang patriotic and national songs at various singing events.

People take part in a march to celebrate Pakistan's 75th Independence Day in Karachi, August 14. — AFP
People take part in a march to celebrate Pakistan's 75th Independence Day in Karachi, August 14. — AFP

Children sing national songs while celebrating Pakistan's 75th Independence Day in Quetta, August 14. — AFP
Children sing national songs while celebrating Pakistan's 75th Independence Day in Quetta, August 14. — AFP

People take part in a march to celebrate Pakistan's 75th Independence Day in Karachi, August 14. — AFP
People take part in a march to celebrate Pakistan's 75th Independence Day in Karachi, August 14. — AFP

Civil society activists hold a banner during the celebrations to mark Pakistan's 75th Independence Day in Quetta, August 14. — AFP
Civil society activists hold a banner during the celebrations to mark Pakistan's 75th Independence Day in Quetta, August 14. — AFP

A man takes part in a march to celebrate Pakistan's 75th Independence Day in Karachi, August 14. — AFP
A man takes part in a march to celebrate Pakistan's 75th Independence Day in Karachi, August 14. — AFP

Pakistan's national flag flatters during a ceremony to celebrate Pakistan's 75th Independence Day, at the mausoleum of Mohammad Ali Jinnah in Karachi, August 14. — Reuters
Pakistan's national flag flatters during a ceremony to celebrate Pakistan's 75th Independence Day, at the mausoleum of Mohammad Ali Jinnah in Karachi, August 14. — Reuters

A boy waves Pakistan's national flag as he poses for a photograph during a ceremony to celebrate Pakistan's 75th Independence Day, at the mausoleum of Mohammad Ali Jinnah in Karachi, August 14. — Reuters
A boy waves Pakistan's national flag as he poses for a photograph during a ceremony to celebrate Pakistan's 75th Independence Day, at the mausoleum of Mohammad Ali Jinnah in Karachi, August 14. — Reuters

Pakistani naval cadets march at the mausoleum of Mohammad Ali Jinnah after Pakistan's 75th Independence Day ceremony in Karachi, August 14. — AFP
Pakistani naval cadets march at the mausoleum of Mohammad Ali Jinnah after Pakistan's 75th Independence Day ceremony in Karachi, August 14. — AFP

Attendees wave Pakistan's national flags while singing national songs during a ceremony to celebrate Pakistan's 75th Independence Day, at the mausoleum of Mohammad Ali Jinnah in Karachi, August 14. — Reuters
Attendees wave Pakistan's national flags while singing national songs during a ceremony to celebrate Pakistan's 75th Independence Day, at the mausoleum of Mohammad Ali Jinnah in Karachi, August 14. — Reuters

Acting Sindh Governor Agha Siraj Durrani walks with naval officers to lay a wreath during a ceremony to celebrate Pakistan's 75th Independence Day, at the mausoleum of Mohammad Ali Jinnah in Karachi, August 14. — Reuters
Acting Sindh Governor Agha Siraj Durrani walks with naval officers to lay a wreath during a ceremony to celebrate Pakistan's 75th Independence Day, at the mausoleum of Mohammad Ali Jinnah in Karachi, August 14. — Reuters

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah and acting Sindh Governor Agha Siraj Durrani pray after laying wreaths during a ceremony to celebrate Pakistan's 75th Independence Day, at the mausoleum of Mohammad Ali Jinnah in Karachi, August 14. — Reuters
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah and acting Sindh Governor Agha Siraj Durrani pray after laying wreaths during a ceremony to celebrate Pakistan's 75th Independence Day, at the mausoleum of Mohammad Ali Jinnah in Karachi, August 14. — Reuters

A student waves the national flag outside the mausoleum of Mohammad Ali Jinnah, after Pakistan's 75th Independence Day ceremony in Karachi, August 14. — AFP
A student waves the national flag outside the mausoleum of Mohammad Ali Jinnah, after Pakistan's 75th Independence Day ceremony in Karachi, August 14. — AFP

Pakistani Rangers march past the tomb of national poet Allama Mohammad Iqbal during the country's 75th Independence Day celebrations in Lahore, August 14. — AFP
Pakistani Rangers march past the tomb of national poet Allama Mohammad Iqbal during the country's 75th Independence Day celebrations in Lahore, August 14. — AFP

Pakistani Rangers march past the tomb of national poet Allama Mohammad Iqbal during the country's 75th Independence Day celebrations in Lahore, August 14. — AFP
Pakistani Rangers march past the tomb of national poet Allama Mohammad Iqbal during the country's 75th Independence Day celebrations in Lahore, August 14. — AFP

Indian Border Security Force commandant Jasbir Singh (L) gives sweets to Pakistan's Rangers wing commander Aamir during a ceremony to celebrate Pakistan's 75th Independence Day at the India-Pakistan Wagah border post, August 14. — AFP
Indian Border Security Force commandant Jasbir Singh (L) gives sweets to Pakistan's Rangers wing commander Aamir during a ceremony to celebrate Pakistan's 75th Independence Day at the India-Pakistan Wagah border post, August 14. — AFP

Indian Border Security Force soldier (centre L) shakes hands with Pakistan's Rangers soldier during a ceremony to celebrate Pakistan's 75th Independence Day at the India-Pakistan Wagah border post, August 14. — AFP
Indian Border Security Force soldier (centre L) shakes hands with Pakistan's Rangers soldier during a ceremony to celebrate Pakistan's 75th Independence Day at the India-Pakistan Wagah border post, August 14. — AFP

Pakistani Rangers and Indian Border Security Force soldiers take part in the Beating the Retreat ceremony during Pakistan’s 75th Independence Day celebrations at the Pakistan-India Wagah border post, August 14. — AFP
Pakistani Rangers and Indian Border Security Force soldiers take part in the Beating the Retreat ceremony during Pakistan’s 75th Independence Day celebrations at the Pakistan-India Wagah border post, August 14. — AFP

Pakistani Rangers stand prior to the start of the Beating the Retreat ceremony during Pakistan’s 75th Independence Day celebrations at the Pakistan-India Wagah border post, August 14. — AFP
Pakistani Rangers stand prior to the start of the Beating the Retreat ceremony during Pakistan’s 75th Independence Day celebrations at the Pakistan-India Wagah border post, August 14. — AFP

Header image: Attendees wave Pakistan's national flags while singing national songs during a ceremony to celebrate Pakistan's 75th Independence Day, at the mausoleum of Mohammad Ali Jinnah in Karachi, August 14. — Reuters

Comments (17) Closed
Taj Ahmad
Aug 14, 2022 10:24pm
Happy 75th birthday Pakistan.
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Cancel culture
Aug 14, 2022 10:41pm
14 hours load shedding a day for 75 years, courtesy of neutrals, ppp, pmln!
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ENGR Hamid Shafiq
Aug 14, 2022 11:01pm
Long live Pakistan
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Anonymouseee
Aug 15, 2022 12:00am
Happy Independence Day Pakistan.
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Adam
Aug 15, 2022 12:13am
What independence? Isn't America pulling the strings of the regime?
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Asim (North America)
Aug 15, 2022 01:41am
Happy Birthday Pakistan - our best wishes to Pakistan and All Pakistanis. We left Pakistan but still our heart beats with its well being. Take care of this Gift - for generations to come
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Cereal_Killer
Aug 15, 2022 03:35am
Pakistan Zindabad :)
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Aman
Aug 15, 2022 03:39am
My Beautiful Pakistan
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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad
Aug 15, 2022 03:45am
What did Pakistan achieve in 75 years after independence ?
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Hope786
Aug 15, 2022 03:54am
Pakistan Zindabad!
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Imran khan (Mardan) kpk
Aug 15, 2022 06:43am
No independence without being truly independent. Neutrals have been running the show since inception under US orders.
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Abha Singh
Aug 15, 2022 08:09am
Happy Creation Day.
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John
Aug 15, 2022 08:19am
Happy birthday beta
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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad
Aug 15, 2022 08:28am
Happy 75th Independence, liberty and Freedom Day of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to everybody.
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John The Baptist
Aug 15, 2022 11:21am
The more prosperous and developed that India becomes, the more dysfunctional that Pakistan becomes and not just in a relative sense.
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Farid Ullah
Aug 15, 2022 11:22am
My favourite picture is Pakistani and Indian soldiers shaking hands with each other. Hindu muslim bahi, bahi. I wish we could live in peace and travel in each other's countries like the western people do.
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Rahim Ullah ( GB)
Aug 15, 2022 03:42pm
Pakistan Painda bad.
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