Despite political turmoil, terrorism, dwindling economy, celebration is in the air on the 70th anniversary of Pakistan. Government officials participate in flag hoisting ceremonies on symbolic monuments across the country, while Pakistan Air Force's largest air show is underway in Islamabad, which will also showcase aerobatic teams from Turkey and Saudi Arabia.
Following are a few pictures that capture the festive mood the festive mood of the country.
People watch fireworks in Lahore during celebrations on the eve of Pakistan's 70th Independence Day. — AFP
Pakistani soldiers carry national flag during a ceremony to mark the country's Independence Day in Islamabad on August 14, 2017. — AFP
Pakistan's President Mamnoon Hussain (R) listens to the national anthem after hoisting the national flag during a ceremony to mark the country's Independence Day in Islamabad. — AFP
Chinese Vice Premier Wang Yang (L) with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi (R) as they arrive to attend a flag hoist ceremony to mark the country's Independence Day in Islamabad. — AFP
Pakistani Wing Commander Bilal (4L) presents sweets to Indian Border Security Force (BSF) Commandant Sudeep (4R) during a ceremony to celebrate Pakistan's Independence Day at the India-Pakistan Wagah border post. — AFP
Children wearing clothes embezzled with national flag of Pakistan salute to express solidarity with their country. — Online Photo
An artist is busy in painting the national flag of Pakistan on a wall in Dera Allah Yar as part of Independence Day celebrations. — Online Photo
Folk singer performing while Azadi Train reaches at Railway Station in Rawalpindi as the train will be travelling in Pakistan as part of Independence Day celebrations. — APP
A visitor takes a selfie with armed forces personnel during rehearsal for flag hoisting ceremony at Pakistan Monument on the eve of 70th Independence Day celebrations.
Chinese delegation visiting Azadi Train at Railway Station in Rawalpindi as the train will be travelling in Pakistan on Independence Day. — APP
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