Pakistan is celebrating its 79th Independence Day today, with cities across the country turning green and white as millions of people mark the historic occasion with patriotic spirit.
From Karachi to Lahore, Islamabad to Peshawar, national flags have filled streets, homes, markets and public buildings, while special ceremonies, prayers and cultural events are being held across the country.
In Islamabad, fireworks lit up the capital at midnight as large crowds gathered, waving Pakistani flags and chanting patriotic slogans.
The official celebrations include flag-hoisting ceremonies and tributes to the sacrifices behind Pakistan’s creation in 1947.
In Lahore, major public spaces and landmarks have also been decorated and illuminated, adding to the festive atmosphere across the city.
At the Mazar-e-Quaid in Karachi, citizens are gathering to pay tribute to Pakistan’s founder, while similar ceremonies are taking place across the provinces.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari have called for national unity, stability and continued progress as Pakistan marks another year of independence.
Beyond the celebrations, the day carries a message of unity, peace and hope for the future.
As Pakistan’s green-and-white flag flies across the nation, millions are celebrating with one message:
