Minor boy injured in Independence Day ‘aerial firing’ breathes his last
- 16-Aug-2025
LAHORE: A minor boy injured during celebratory aerial firing on 14 August Independence Day in Lahore, died, ARY News reported. As per details, the minor boy identified as Ryan Bilal, resident of Wapda Town Lahore was critically injured after being struck in the head during celebratory fire. Despite medical efforts at a local hospital, the […]
Pakistan celebrates 77th Independence Day
- 14-Aug-2024
Pakistan is marking its 77th Independence Day today with immense fervor and national pride. Across the country, streets were filled with celebrations as people came out at midnight to celebrate August 14 with fireworks. In major cities like Karachi, Lahore, and Peshawar, the night sky was illuminated with spectacular fireworks, symbolizing the nation’s joy and […]
President Zardari urges investment in business-friendly reforms
- 14-Aug-2024
Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari has felicitated the entire Pakistani nation on the 78th Independence Day of Pakistan, saying this day marks the culmination of the historic political struggle of the Muslims of India for their right to self-determination. “The creation of Pakistan through a peaceful and democratic struggle marks an unprecedented and unparalleled chapter […]
Pre and post-partition talks with Ex Ambassador Wajid Shams ul Hassan
- 14-Aug-2017
London: Ex Ambassador, Wajid Shams ul Hassan speaks about partition, as seen from his eyes. When Pakistan was formed on 14th August, 1947, I was 6 years and a few months old. We had left our house and came to a tent. There were dead bodies all around and dogs were feeding on them. When Pakistan […]
Survivors across the border recall their memories of Partition
- 13-Aug-2017
KARACHI: Sitting in her Karachi home, Jamshed Jahan Ara looks straight into the camera as she explains in a trembling voice how her family fled India during Partition in 1947. Just six years old when she boarded an overcrowded train bound for the newly-created Muslim state of Pakistan, Ara recalls watching armed Sikhs approach — […]
Pakistan Independence Day dedicated to freedom of Kashmiri people
- 14-Aug-2016
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has dedicated this year's 14th August to the freedom of Kashmir, saying said this Independence Day is also memorable due to the fact that nowadays the spirit of independence in Occupied Kashmir is on its peak.
7 ways we can celebrate the Independence Day
- 12-Aug-2016
With the arrival of August Pakistan turns green, the colour of national flag, ahead of 14th August to celebrate the Independence Day with national fervor and zeal. Apart of the state ceremonies the enthusiasm also transforms into public festivities on the day.