Pakistan Independence Day

Actress Mawra Hocane wished her “beautiful homeland” a happy 75th and shared a video of the Pakistan flag with the country's national anthem playing in the ...

However, it isn't only Pakistani famous faces celebrating. Actress Mawra Hocane wished her “beautiful homeland” a happy 75th and shared a video of the Pakistan flag with the country's national anthem playing in the background. Here's a look at the famous faces who are marking the day.

National cricket team celebrated the country's 76th Independence Day on Sunday in a ceremony held here at the Pakistani Embassy as the Green Shirts are ...

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) shared pictures of the national team and other members of the Pakistani contingent attending the ceremony on its official Twitter account. Speaking on the occasion, national men’s team skipper Babar Azam said that he felt proud to be a Pakistani and referred to his teammates as ambassadors of the country. THE HAGUE: National cricket team celebrated the country’s 76th Independence Day on Sunday in a ceremony held here at the Pakistani Embassy as the Green Shirts are currently touring the Netherlands for three-match ODI series.

Nation celebrates Diamond Jubilee, the 75th Anniversary of Independence Day of the motherland today with a renewed pledge to work with the spirit of Pakistan ...

The ceremony commenced with the recitation from the Holy Quran, followed by the messages from the President, Prime Minister and Foreign Minister. The Ambassador ...

The ambassador said that Pakistan since its creation faced multiple challenges but it has overcome all such challenges to a great extent. The ambassador said that Pakistan is committed to continue humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan. Pakistan is now one of the strongest countries of the Muslim Ummah due to its constant progress in all fields.

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – An official ceremony to mark the 75th anniversary of the Independence of Pakistan was held at Pakistan House Tehran on Sunday.

KARACHI: The Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan, Neil Hawkins wished Pakistan on its 75th Independence Day.

He also said that, “my message to you all is of hope, courage and confidence. In his message, he said that, “Happy Birthday Pakistan. Just 75 years young and much to be proud of and much to celebrate: Your ethnic diversity, rich cultural heritage, fabulous food and spectacular scenery. Finally, we sincerely wish all our Pakistani brothers and sisters increased prosperity and harmony in order to fulfil the vision of the Quaid-i-Azam.

Pakistani and other expatriates in the UAE were gifted free and affordable health check-ups by Pakistani Medical Centre (PMC), Dubai, a not-for-profit ...

The facilities here are exceptional and the doctors are also very good. “Since we started, over half of our patients have been treated freely from our welfare and Zakat funds. I read the reviews online and they have been good. The online package is very good and I have booked it along with my husband. “Since the beginning, PMC doctors have attended patients of 74 nationalities with most being Pakistanis, Indians, Bangladeshis, Sri Lankans, Sudanese and other African countries. Similarly, there are three free clinics every week – cardiac on Sundays, gynaecology on Mondays and paediatric on Fridays. As part of the Diamond Jubilee offer, we offer a free consultation to people who are 75 years and above at any time,” he said.

Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest edifice, was emblazoned with the colours of Pakistan to celebrate the country's Independence Day on Aug.14 on Sunday.

The patriotic zest was all too evident in the diplomatic missions of Pakistan in the country. Pakistanis residing in the UAE celebrated the country’s 75th Independence Day with national fervour, and paid rich tributes to the founding fathers. Burj Khalifa illuminated with the colours of the Pakistani flag in evening to mark the country’s 75th Independence Day.

Pakistan achieved independence and was declared a sovereign state following the end of British rule in 1947.

On August 14, 1947, the independent state of Pakistan appeared on the world stage for the first time when the Indian subcontinent was formally divided into two new dominions of India and Pakistan under the terms of the Indian Independence Act, adopted by the British Parliament. In Karachi, the ceremony was held at the mausoleum of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of the nation. Pakistan achieved independence and was declared a sovereign state following the end of British rule in 1947.

This year also marks 75 years of bilateral relations between the United States and Pakistan.

“The same role later caused tensions with Pakistan choosing to arm hardliners, and the US more recently distancing itself over the failure to handle extremism,” she said. As a result, he said “the local supporters of the Afghan Taliban formed armed organizations and started terrorist attacks in Pakistan; as a result, more than 70,000 Pakistani citizens lost their lives while the infrastructures were severely destroyed. Although after Imran Khan's departure Pakistan has tried to pivot back to its traditional relationship with the US.” The relationship needs to be rebuilt on other principles,” she added. On behalf of the American people, I offer Pakistan warm congratulations on its 75th Independence Day,” Blome wrote, according to the embassy “Our nation has to repeat the same determination to rebuild a strong Pakistan.” Pakistan did well by aligning itself with the US from its very inception.” Pakistan has been suffering from a severe political and economic crisis in recent months. In the 18th century, the land became part of British India. The Independence Day celebrations began early Sunday morning with a 31-gun salute in the federal capital and a 21-gun salute in all provincial capitals. In connection with Independence Day, Pakistani embassies around the world planned to organize special events. At 8:00 a.m. sirens sounded across the country, stopping traffic, while a moment of silence was observed.

The Sudbury celebration featured speeches, the singing of Pakistan's national anthem and patriotic songs, as well as the reading of a City of Greater Sudbury ...

Landry-Altmann said she was pleased to attend the event on behalf of Greater Sudbury’s mayor and council. Butt said he left Pakistan and moved to Canada in 1995, and then moved to Sudbury in 2000. Naeem Ahmed shared a comprehensive history of Pakistan with the roughly 50 people gathered at the event.

Former West Indies captain Darren Sammy extended his wishes as Pakistan celebrates its 75th Diamond Jubilee anniversary on Sunday.

READ: Pakistan team celebrates Independence Day in Netherlands Happy 75th Independence Day Pakistan..pic.twitter.com/NruL3wfvVv “Happy 75th Independence Day Pakistan,” he wrote in his tweet.