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.
An aerobatic team performs during a rehearsal ahead of Independence day celebrations in Islamabad. —AFP
Pakistan Air Force rehearses for air show for independence day celebrations. —AFP
A man paints Pakistan's national flags ahead of Independence day celebrations in Karachi. —AFP
Pakistan will celebrate its 70th independence day on August 14, 2017. —AFP
An aerobatic team performs during a rehearsal ahead of Independence day celebrations. —AFP
Soldiers rehearse ahead of Independence day celebrations in Islamabad. —AFP
Renowned Turkish aerobatic “Solo Turk” flies F-16 aircraft during the rehearsal of air show to be held on Independence Day. —APP