In Pakistan, August 14 is a national holiday celebrated around the country with government-held parades, air shows and fireworks. Every year, official dignitaries and heads of state visit the mausoleum of the founding father of Pakistan, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, in Karachi to say a prayer and to pay their respects. In schools and universities, students gather to sing the national anthem and to take part in poetry competitions and cricket matches.
Portraits of the founder of Pakistan and other prominent leaders of the Independence struggle are displayed on buildings and their faces are printed on everything from t-shirts to bumper stickers.
Sea View Beach within the city is packed from the eve of Independence Day until late the following day as people blast songs of patriotism from their vehicles and wave flags, screaming azadi and Pakistan Zindabad. The dominant green colour in the flag is said to represent the Muslim majority and the white colour the non-Muslim minority, a religious split that is still pertinent today, although, the flag was designed at the time of partition in On this day, Pakistanis also wear white or green clothing to mark the occasion.
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Sign Up. Economically, he was inclined towards Islamic socialism. The only way and the right way is constitutional democracy which ensures good governance, human rights, economic prosperity, social justice, and good external relations. The political history of Pakistan is well recorded, if not wide open, to be explored by any keen student to figure out why the gap emerged between our ideals and practices.
Your resolve: Potentially, you may promise yourself to renounce all other types of your identities overlapping with your national identity and take pride to be a Pakistani only. Stay committed to contribute in the protection and prosperity of your country and the wellbeing of your countrymen. Cherish the political ideals and values our founding fathers envisaged for us.
Always give your best to your state and society and never engage in any activity that goes against the values and vital interests of Pakistan, be it tax evading or conspiring against democracy or engaging in social evil like corruption, nepotism, bribery and injustice.
Finally, the national anthem: Being a Pakistani, you have the right to know the national anthem and its translation. Its tune and melody is soulful. It offers a glimpse into both the vision and goal our founding fathers set for us. Enjoy your independence day. Pakistan Zindabad! He can be accessed at: tasawar.
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Special Interest. Menu National Today. Log in Sign up. When is Pakistan Independence Day ? History of Pakistan Independence Day The creation of Pakistan is an astounding one, and quite a unique occurrence in modern history. Pakistan Independence Day timeline. Differs depending on the day on which the 5th of Iyar falls.
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The proposal was taken to Jinnah for his approval and the date was advanced to August Religion is also cited as one of the reasons.
It is argued that the intervening night of August 14 and 15, , coincided with the 27th day of Ramadan, which is regarded as an auspicious day of the holy month. Hence, August 14 was taken as the day of independence.
Since India became a free country at hours on August 15, the local time in Pakistan was pm on August 14, and hence the latter celebrates its independence on this date. Share Via.
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