INDEPENDENCE DAY OF PAKISTAN

Independence Day of Pakistan observed annually on 14 August, is a national holiday in Pakistan. It commemorates the day when Pakistan achieved independence and was declared a sovereign state following the end of the British Raj in 1947. Pakistan came into existence as a result of the Pakistan Movement. This movement aimed for the creation of an independent Muslim state in the north-western regions of British India via partition. The movement was led by the All-India Muslim League under the leadership of Muhammad Ali Jinnah. India brought this event  Story of Islamic Republic Of Pakistan” target=”_blank”>

Independence Act 1947

Independence Act 1947 under which the British Raj gave independence to the Dominion of Pakistan which comprised West Pakistan (present-day Pakistan) and East Pakistan (now Bangladesh). In the Islamic calendar, the Independence Day of Pakistan coincided with Ramadan 27. The main Independence Day ceremony takes place in Islamabad.   At the Presidential and Parliament buildings; the national flag of Pakistan was raised.  The national anthem and live televised speeches by leaders were also part of the celebration. Usual celebratory events and festivities for the day are also part of the independence celebration. It includes flag-raising ceremonies, parades, cultural events, and the playing of patriotic songs. https://rangeinn.com/india-escalated-anti-pakistan-campaign-5204/. Pakistanis hoist the national flag atop their homes or display it prominently on their vehicles and attire.

Security measures in the country are intensified as the Independence Day of Pakistan approaches, especially in troubled areas.  After various representatives of intelligence and investigation agencies meet the security bis set up.  The country’s capital was also on high alert because of security threats. Despite this, there have been instances where attacks have occurred on independence day by insurgents who boycott the celebrations as a part of their protest.

On 13 August 2010, the country witnessed floods causing deaths of 1,600 people and affecting 14 million lives. On account of the calamity, the president made an announcement that there would not be any official celebration of the independence day that year.