Pakistan Independence Day or Istiqlal Day ( یوم استقلال) is celebrated on 14th August every year in Pakistan. This is the day when Pakistan became independent from England in 1947. August 14th is celebrated as a national festival at the official level in Pakistan with great fanfare. Important government buildings across the country are illuminated. Islamabad which is the capital of Pakistan
Yes, it is specially decorated, its scenes creating the atmosphere of a celebration. And here in a ceremony with a national status, the President of Pakistan and the Prime Minister raise the national flag and pledge that we will take this dear country to the heights of prosperity and development just like this flag. Apart from these ceremonies, the national flag is hoisted not only on the presidential and parliamentary buildings, but also on government and semi-government buildings across the country, the green crescent flag is seen from all over the country. On the Istiqlal Day, the speeches of the President and the Prime Minister of Pakistan are broadcasted live on radio, television and the Internet, and the pledge is renewed that we all will work together to bring our beloved country to a high level of development, prosperity and success.
Officially celebrating the Pakistan Independence Day in a grand manner, the high officials mention the achievements and best strategies of their government and pledge to their people that we will develop this dear country even by spending our own money. Will keep on the path and will always adhere to the words of their leader Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah “faith, unity and organization”.
History of Pakistan
The history of Pakistan or the history of Pakistan refers to the history of the region that separated from India on the occasion of the partition of India in 1947 and was called the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Before the partition of India, the region of present day Pakistan was part of the British Raj. Before that, the region was ruled by various local kings and various foreign powers at different times. In ancient times, this region has been part of several of the oldest kingdoms and some of the great civilizations of the Indian subcontinent. In the 18th century, the land became part of British India.
The political history of Pakistan begins with the establishment of the All India Muslim League in 1906. The purpose of establishing this party was to protect and represent the interests of Muslims living in India. On December 29, 1930, the philosopher and poet Dr. Sir Allama Muhammad Iqbal proposed an independent state for the Muslims of Southeast India. In the late 1930s, the Muslim League began to gain popularity. In 1933, its name was proposed by Chaudhry Rahmat Ali Gujjar and a sketch was drawn to draw a map of Pakistan by combining different regions. Muhammad Ali Jinnah presented the two-nation theory and The approval of the Lahore Resolution of 1940 by the Muslim League paved the way for the establishment of Pakistan. The Lahore Resolution demanded the establishment of independent states comprising the Muslim majority areas of British India. Finally, after a successful movement under the leadership of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, independence was achieved from the British rule on 14 August 1947 and the partition of India took place.
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Background
The present territory of Pakistan, before the creation of Pakistan, was historically part of British India for most of the 19th century. The British East India Company began trading in South Asia in the seventeenth century, and imposed Company rule after the victory at the Battle of Plassey in 1757.
Pakistan Independence Day Celebrations
August 14 is an official holiday in Pakistan, when the official flag is lit in government buildings and the green crescent flag is hoisted. Similarly, ceremonies are organized at central places in all provinces and cultural programs are also organized. In all the cities, the governors raise the national flag, while the heads of a large number of private organizations take the lead in the flag hoisting ceremonies. Flag hoisting ceremonies are also organized in schools and colleges along with colorful ceremonies, speeches and discussions. The enthusiasm of children, young and old is visible in the houses where apart from various ceremonies, lunch and dinner are also arranged and later entertainment is also enjoyed. Entertainment programs organized by residential areas, cultural institutions and community associations are celebrated in a grand manner. Apart from this, an official changing of the guard ceremony is held at the tomb of Quaid-i-Azam. Similarly, the process of changing of the guard of honor takes place in cultural ceremonies at the Wagah border as well as the bilateral release of prisoners who cross the Wagah border by mistake.
Pakistan Independence Day Music
On every single Independence Day of Pakistan, Pakistan Army and Pakistan Navy brought some of the best songs which are played in the celebrations held in Islamabad Parade Ground with performances of Pak Army soldiers. Some of the best Pakistan Independence Day music and songs are:
- The National Anthem of Pakistan – Coke Studio
- Dil Dil Pakistan – Junaid Jamshed
- Watan Ki Matti Gawah Rehna – Nayyara Noor
- Ye Watan Tumhara Hai – Mehdi Hassan
- Hum Zinda Qaum Hain
- Dil Say Pakistan – Haroon, Muniba Mazari, Javed Bashir
- Aye Rah-e-Haq Ke Shaheedo – Coke Studio
- Pakistan Pakistan – Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
- Shukriya Pakistan – ARY Digital
- Is Parcham Ke Saaye Talay – Nayyara Noor
- Junoon se Aur Ishq Se Milti Hai Azadi – Ali Azmat
- Ae Watan Pyare Watan – PTV
Pakistan independence day quotes
Find the best and beautiful 14 August quotes. Amazing and inspiring quotes on Happy Pakistan Independence day, best Pakistan Independence day wishes and Pakistan Independence day messages to share with your friends, roomates and families.
“We are now all Pakistanis — not Baluchis, Pathans, Sindhis, Bengalis, Punjabis and so on — and as Pakistanis, we must feet behave and act, and we should be proud to be known as Pakistanis and nothing else.”
Muhammad Ali Jinnah
“There is no power on earth that can undo Pakistan”
Quaid-e-Azam
“You are free; you are free to go to your temples. You are free to go to your mosques or to any other places of worship in this State of Pakistan. You may belong to any religion, caste or creed –that has nothing to do with the business of the State.”
(Presidential Address to the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan on 11th August, 1947.) M Ali Jinnah
Pakistan Happy Independence Day Wishes
- No love bigger than the love for the country….. Warm wishes on Pakistan’s Independence Day.
- Pakistan is a country of bravery, freedom and we must prove it to world by setting examples…. Best wishes Happy Independence Day.
- Don’t miss the chance to work for Pakistan and surely we’ll become a better nation in future…. Happy Independence Day.
- Today is our Independence Day, therefore let us laugh, cheer, and explode with joy… Warm wishes Independence Day of Pakistan.
