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Pakistanis celebrate 70th anniversary of Independence Day

Airshows, rallies, bands and flags mark Independence Day celebrations in Pakistan.
AFP | AP Published August 14, 2017

Pakistan on Monday celebrated the 70th anniversary of independence from British rule and partition from India.

While airshows in Islamabad and Karachi eclipsed celebrations in the two cities, residents celebrated and rallied across the country.

Here is how Pakistan celebrated on August 14, 2017.

The portrait of Muhammad Ali Jinnah is seen at at the Wagah border post as a Pakistani Ranger (top) unfurls the Pakistani national flag during a ceremony to celebrate Independence Day. —AFP
The portrait of Muhammad Ali Jinnah is seen at at the Wagah border post as a Pakistani Ranger (top) unfurls the Pakistani national flag during a ceremony to celebrate Independence Day. —AFP

A resident drives his car decorated with national flags to mark Independence Day in Peshawar on August 14. —AFP
A resident drives his car decorated with national flags to mark Independence Day in Peshawar on August 14. —AFP

People arrive to watch Pakistan Air Force fighter jets during an air show to celebrate the 70th independence anniversary in Islamabad. —AP
People arrive to watch Pakistan Air Force fighter jets during an air show to celebrate the 70th independence anniversary in Islamabad. —AP

Sikhs hold nationals flags as they march during a celebration in Peshawar. —AFP
Sikhs hold nationals flags as they march during a celebration in Peshawar. —AFP

People from the Pakistani Sikh community celebrate the 70th Independence Day in Peshawar. —AP
People from the Pakistani Sikh community celebrate the 70th Independence Day in Peshawar. —AP

People buy Pakistani flags to celebrate the Independence Day in Rawalpindi. — AP
People buy Pakistani flags to celebrate the Independence Day in Rawalpindi. — AP

A military band performs during a flag hoisting ceremony. —AFP
A military band performs during a flag hoisting ceremony. —AFP

Residents carry a huge flag during a rally in Quetta. —AFP
Residents carry a huge flag during a rally in Quetta. —AFP

Residents march on horses during a rally in Peshawar. —AFP
Residents march on horses during a rally in Peshawar. —AFP

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Farrukh
Aug 14, 2017 08:33pm
Beautiful pictures! Happy 70th independence Pakistan. Farrukh from Peru...
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helping hands
Aug 15, 2017 10:12am
Heartening to see Sikhs in the photos
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tangeewalA
Aug 15, 2017 02:41pm
how come it is 71st ID for India and 7oth ID for Pakistan?
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Imtiaz Ali Khan
Aug 15, 2017 04:30pm
Love every picture, specially of Sikh Family. Wahi Guru G Ki Fateh always and always. Love to Pakistan and love to Baba Guru Nanak G, may his message of oneness of humanity prevails. Long live Pakistan my most beautiful Indus Valley Land. IndoPak Blood Brothers 4 Life!
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M. Siddique
Aug 15, 2017 05:56pm
Fantastic.
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Narender GHanghas
Aug 16, 2017 12:23pm
Nice Clicks Dawn!! Thank you so much!! Happy Independence Day Pakistan!!
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