Millions of Pakistani are commemorating the 75th day of the country’s independence today, with the celebration festivities this year gaining more importance due to the additional weight of the celebrations of ‘Marka-E-HAQ’ to honor the recent military triumph of the country against India.
The day began with a greeting of 31 cannons in the Federal Capital and greetings of 21 cannons at the provincial headquarters. Special prayers were carried out in mosques throughout the country, seeking peace, solidarity and prosperity for the country.
Sellers in cities and towns are selling flags, caps and green and white clothes, while vehicles and roofs proudly show the national emblem.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif went to the national flag to mark the celebration of Independence Day.
The main flag allusar ceremony was held in the Pakistan monument, an iconic structure that represents the national unity and force of the Pakistani people.
PM Shehbaz Sharif puts a crown of flowers in the Pakistan monument during the flag accommodation ceremony in Islamabad on August 14, 2025.-x@govtofpakistan
A child uses a vuvuzela during the celebration of Independence Day in Lahore on August 14, 2025. – Reuters
People look at artificial fires during the celebration of Independence Day in Lahore on August 14, 2025. – Reuters
People sing slogans during the celebration of Independence Day in Lahore on August 14, 2025. – Reuters
People look at artificial fires exploiting on the illuminated monument of mine-e-pakistan during the celebration of Independence Day in Lahore on August 14, 2025.-Reuters
People greet national flags while they meet on the eve of Independence Day in Lahore on August 13, 2025. – Reuters
People look at an artificial fire that is exhibited in front of the National Stadium during the celebrations of Independence Day in Karachi on August 14, 2025. – AFP
A child covers his ears while watching fireworks with his father during the celebration of Independence Day in Lahore on August 14, 2025. – Reuters
People look at artificial fires exploiting during the celebration of Independence Day in Islamabad on August 14, 2025. – Reuters
People participate in the celebration of Independence Day in Lahore on August 14, 2025. – Reuters
Students greet national flags during the celebrations of Independence Day in the Mausoleo de Muhammad Ali Jinnaah, in Karachi on August 14, 2025. – AFP
Students greet national flags during the celebrations of Independence Day in the Mausoleo de Muhammad Ali Jinnaah, in Karachi on August 14, 2025. – AFP
A Pakistani naval cadet is guard at the mausoleum of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, during the celebrations of Independence Day in Karachi on August 14, 2025. – AFP
The Pakistani naval cadets play the national anthem in the mausoleum of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, during the celebrations of Independence Day in Karachi on August 14, 2025. – AFP
