KARACHI/ISLAMABAD/LAHORE: Pakistan on Saturday marked the 75th anniversary of its creation and independence from Britain with a series of celebrations and military ceremonies. At dawn, a 31-gun salute in Islamabad marked the start of festivities to commemorate August 14 1947, the day colonial rule ended. The long-held tradition of 31-gun salute at the Federal and 21-gun salute at the Provincial Capitals continues. Overnight, revellers poured onto streets throughout the country despite monsoon rains, waving the olive green and white flag and setting off firecrackers. He pointed out Pakistan successfully curbed terrorism, observing the security forces and the society deserved appreciation for defeating the menace.

Source: Pakistan Today August 14, 2021 08:08 UTC