Celebrations were held across Pakistan on Friday as the nation celebrated 79 years of independence.
State-run Radio Pakistan reported that the day dawned with a 31-gun salute in Islamabad and a 21-gun salute at the provincial headquarters. A change of guards ceremony was also held at the mausoleum of Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah in Karachi.
Here are some glimpses of Independence Day celebrations from Karachi and Lahore.
Header image: Green balloons and Pakistan’s flags are seen tied to a car driving along Mall Road in Lahore on Aug 14, 2026. — White Star