Pakistan Independence Day in Pictures.

[Yerusalem 4880 Kms]

Pakistanis on Monday commemorated the country's 70th anniversary since Partition from India.

As government officials participated in flag-hoisting ceremonies and laying wreaths at symbolic monuments across the country, the Pakistan Air Force put on one of its largest air shows in the country's history, with visiting aerobatic teams from Turkey and Saudi Arabia joining in the display in Islamabad. A second air show was held at Karachi's Seaview beach.

Chinese vice premier Wang Yang was also part of the celebrations this year, addressing a crowd of top government and military officials at Islamabad's Convention Centre.

Citizens celebrated the festive occasion with fireworks, face-painting, eccentric get-ups, and other fun and games.

People watch fireworks in Lahore during celebrations on the eve of Pakistan's 70th Independence Day. — AFP

Residents of Karachi march during a rally to mark Independence Day. — AFP

Members of the Sikh community carry a cake decorated with the national flag during celebrations to mark the country's Independence Day in Peshawar. — AFP

President Mamnoon Hussain hoists the national flag during a ceremony to mark Independence Day in Islamabad. — AFP

People march on horses during a rally marking the country's Independence Day in Peshawar. — AFP

Girl gets the national flag painted on her cheek. — AFP

Pakistani Wing Commander Bilal (4L) presents sweets to Indian Border Security Force (BSF) Commandant Sudeep (4R) during a ceremony to celebrate Independence Day at the Wagah border post. — AFP

Pakistani armed forces officials salute as they listen to the national anthem after hoisting the national flag during a ceremony to mark the country's Independence Day in Islamabad. — AFP

A Chinese delegation visits the Azadi Train at Rawalpindi Railway station. — APP

Street celebrations in Hyderabad on the eve of Pakistan's 70th Independence Day. — APP

 

[El Sidd]

Pakistan did not achieve partition from India.

We achieved Independence from the British.

There is a fundamental difference.

 

[YeBeWarned]

Pakistan did not achieve partition from India.

We achieved Independence from the British.

There is a fundamental difference.

we get Independence from the " Raj " , either its British or Hindu Raj ..

 

[El Sidd]

we did Independence from the " Raj " , either its British or Hindu Raj ..

British Raj

The Hindu Raj well that would be tricky putting a date on it. Hindus haven't ruled India in quite a long time.

 

[YeBeWarned]

British Raj

The Hindu Raj well that would be tricky putting a date on it. Hindus haven't ruled India in quite a long time.

Quaid has a Vision that British Raj will eventually turned into Hindu Raj, and i trust his insight if he said something like that, means he saw treachery in the eyes of Hindu

 

[El Sidd]

Quaid has a Vision that British Raj will eventually turned into Hindu Raj, and i trust his insight if he said something like that, means he saw treachery in the eyes of Hindu

I agree. Jinnah could very well see the writing on the wall as he was a staunch democrat.
He was a hundred year ahead of his time. 70 years on we can see how India is slowly transitioning into becoming a Hindu Democracy.

Jinnahs two nation theory was not only a two nation theory for sub continent but that is a debate for a different time and a different place.

But the fact is that the baton was passed from the British to the Muslims as the legitimate rulers of the sub continent.
Pakistan is the natural leader in the sub continent.

 

[YeBeWarned]

But the fact is that the baton was passed from the British to the Muslims as the legitimate rulers of the sub continent.
Pakistan is the natural leader in the sub continent.

we own that Title and baton .. its either our way or NO way

 

[STRANGER BIRD]

Quetta Capital of Balochistan

Peshawar Capital of K P K

Flag March by Peshawar Traffic Wardens to celebrate the Independence Day