Preparations for Pakistan's 71st Independence Day are in full swing as the government, forces and people prepare to celebrate.
Annual celebrations will be held in Islamabad with participation from all three armed forces. The security personnel from all three armed forces are busy in rehearsals to make the proceedings — which are also televised — memorable for the audience.
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