Kashmiris on both sides of the Line of Control and the world over are observing the Indian Independence Day, today, as Black Day in protest against New Delhi’s illegal occupation of their homeland. According to Kashmir Media Service, the day is marked by a complete shutdown and civil curfew in IIOJK call for which has been given by the All Parties Hurriyat Conference and supported by all Hurriyat leaders and organizations. Black flags are hoisted everywhere in the occupied territory. The Kashmiris across the world are holding anti-India demonstrations to draw world’s attention towards the Indian brutalities in IIOJK. The All Parties Hurriyat Conference leaders including Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Shabbir Ahmad Shah in their statements said India has no right to celebrate its Independence Day in IIOJK as it is holding the territory against the will of the Kashmiri people.

India aims to become a developed nation in 25 years, says Modi in Independence day address. India will aim to become a developed nation within 25 years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a national day address on Monday, with policies to support domestic production in power, defence and digital technology. “We must turn India into a developed country in the next 25 years, in our lifetime,” said the 71-year-old Modi in his 90-minute-speech in Hindi. The World Bank currently categorizes India as a lower-middle income economy — meant for countries with a gross national income per capita of between $1,086 and $4,255. High-income countries, like the US, have a per capita income of $13,205 or more.

India will aim to become a developed nation within 25 years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a national day address on Monday, with policies to support domestic production in power, defence and digital technology. The World Bank currently categorises India as a lower-middle income economy - meant for countries with a gross national income per capita of between $1,086 and $4,255. High income countries, like the United States, have a per capita income of $13,205 or more. Countries like the United States already see India as a future challenger to China's dominating influence in Asia and beyond. U.S. President Joe Biden on Sunday congratulated India for its national day and said the United States and India were "indispensable partners" that would continue to work together to address global challenges in the years ahead.

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Sunday said martyrs were pride of the nation and their sacrifices would never go in vain. “Our martyrs have sacrificed their lives for the right path,” she said while offering her condolence to the family of Shaheed Major Talha Mannan, who embraced martyrdom in Balochistan during the helicopter crash. Marriyum, accompanying Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during his visit to the residence of Shaheed Major Talha Mannan, met his (Talha) mother and offered “Fateha” for the departed soul. She sympathized with Major Talha mother and paid tribute to him for rendering great sacrifice for the country. The entire nation was proud of the mothers who gave birth to the sons like Talha Mannan, she said, adding his sacrifice for the country would never be forgotten.

The Nation celebrated the diamond jubilee of the creation of Pakistan – the 75th Independence Day – on Sunday with utmost national fervour, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif calling for joint effort to make the country an economic powerhouse. At the outset of his address, the prime minister, in particular, remembered the flood victims, making special mention of those from Balochistan. Rs75 noteThe SBP unveiled the design of the special Rs75note on Twitter in honour of the country's 75th Independence Day. Earlier, President Dr Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Shehbaz congratulated the nation on the 75th Independence Day in their separate messages. Director General Inter Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Major General Babar Iftikhar extended felicitations on behalf of the Armed Forces of Pakistan on the diamond jubilee celebrations of Independence Day.

A big flag of Pakistan is seen with the tomb of Quaid-e-Azam in the background amid Independence Day celebration in Karachi. — AFP/FileISLAMABAD: Pakistan is celebrating today (Sunday) its diamond jubilee, 75th anniversary, of its Independence Day with great enthusiasm and traditional zeal. The day dawned with a 31-one gun salute in the federal capital and 21-one gun salute in the provincial headquarters. He said that Independence Day is a watershed moment in our nation’s history. Meanwhile, PML-Q President and former prime minister Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain has said that today the entire nation is celebrating Independence Day with enthusiasm but we should never forget that today Pakistan is facing challenges on internal, external, ideological and geographical fronts.

Nation celebrates Diamond Jubilee, the 75th Anniversary of Independence Day of the motherland with a renewed pledge to work with the spirit of Pakistan Movement to make the country a true Islamic welfare state. National flags, buntings, portraits of founding fathers, posters and banners are also seen everywhere as part of the celebration of Independence Day. President, PM congratulate nation on 75th Anniversary of Independence DayPresident Dr. Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have congratulated the nation on the 75th Anniversary of Independence Day of Pakistan. In his message, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif said the Day is a watershed moment in our nation’s history. He said let us, vow to turn Pakistan into a nation-state that is reflective of the ideals of our founding fathers.

To achieve this, the power equation has changed accordingly to convince the stakeholders i.e., political parties, the religious right, judiciary, the feudals and big businesses. It is a matter of shame that 75 years later, we are a nation still in search of its moorings. Deliberately playing with the intent and meaning of the Two Nation Theory to forward a certain agenda, created mistrust. TNS: How are political parties engaging with the identity debate? The dialogue, in the first phase, has to be between the political parties to assess the ground rules.

As we celebrate the 75th independence anniversary, it is time to ponder, on collective failures of those who held power since 1954, and what were the factors which landed this country on edge of financial collapse, facing threats of extremism and terrorism. Quaid stressed upon importance of a Constitution and rule of law, on 11 August 1947 to achieve modern democratic welfare state, which motivated people to join democratic struggle that AIML waged. We must remember that political awakening amongst Muslims started in 1906 from Dacca and it was later that others joined. The basic principle of democracy is one man one vote and number of seats in NA must be based on population. Today we are neither a welfare state, nor a country secure from within, haunted by terrorism, extremism, ethnic and sectarian divide.

Sebastián Driussi scored his league-leading 17th goal of the season four minutes into second-half stoppage time and Austin FC survived an upset bid by Sporting Kansas City with a 4-3 victory. Austin (14-5-6) trailed 3-1 at halftime after Sporting KC (6-15-5) got goals from Andreu Fontàs in the 12th minute, William Agada in the 23rd and a penalty-kick score by Johnny Russell in the 40th. Julio Cascante found the net in the 63rd minute to get Austin within a goal and Danny Hoesen knotted the score at 3-3 when he scored in the 83rd. Driussi received a yellow card for excessive celebration after his go-ahead score. Jon Gallagher had a goal in the first half for Austin.

The former prime minister predicted that on the next August 14, "we will have taken our haqeeqi azadi (real freedom)." He said he would give his roadmap of "real freedom" and the steps that needed to be taken for its achievement. I will give you roadmap to achieve ‘Haqeeqi Azadi’ [real freedom],” Imran told the crowd in his opening remarks. Imran, while explaining his strategy to achieve “real freedom”, said fear was the most dangerous idol which enslaved human beings. “This movement for real freedom will continue until we topple this ‘imported government’,” he added.

RAWALPINDI – Pakistan Army Saturday rejected the media reports as ‘misleading’ about the presence of a large number of armed members belonging to Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in Swat Valley. According to ISPR, after confirmation on ground, these reports were found as grossly exaggerated and misleading. “Presence of a small number of armed men on few mountain tops between Swat and Dir has been observed, located far away from population,” the ISPR said. Apparently, these individuals sneaked in from Afghanistan to resettle in their native areas.

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addresses the nation in Islamabad, on August 13, 2022. — Prime Minister's OfficeISLAMABAD: In his address to the nation ahead of Independence Day, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said a nation cannot be independent without economic self-reliance. "There is no concept of a nation's independence without economic independence," the prime minister told the nation in a televised on Saturday. At the outset of his address, the PM congratulated the nation on completing 75 years as an independent nation. He said that the people celebrate Independence Day, Pakistan Day, Quaid-e-Azam Day, and Iqbal Day but the "truth" is, in the last 75 years, the nation has only only celebrated these days but not acknowledged the founding father's purpose.

Renews call for ‘charter of economy,’ saying real leaders do not focus on elections but future of next generationsISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Saturday saluted the innumerable Pakistanis who sacrificed their lives for Pakistan and felicitated Pakistanis across the world on the 75th Independence Day of Pakistan. In a televised address to the nation on the eve of Independence Day, PM Shehbaz said history was witness that Pakistan was created after millions of Muslims sacrificed their lives. The prime minister said the democratic leadership created job opportunities for people and made the nation respectable in the world. He informed that the present government had made strenuous efforts to take the country out of the economic crisis and successfully saved the country from economic default. He said the previous government did not buy gas on time from the international market, neglected the energy supplies and damaged the project of China Pakistan Economic Corridor.