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The day commemorates the creation of Pakistan as a separate state for Muslims following the partition of India, based on the two-nation theory advocated by leaders like Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
Pakistan’s Independence Day, celebrated on August 14th, marks the country’s birth in 1947, when it became an independent nation after the end of British colonial rule in the Indian subcontinent.
The day commemorates the creation of Pakistan as a separate state for Muslims following the partition of India, based on the two-nation theory advocated by leaders like Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan and its first Governor-General.
The independence movement was driven by the desire of Muslims in India to have a separate homeland where they could freely practice their religion and culture.
The Lahore Resolution of 1940 was a pivotal moment in this struggle, leading to the demand for separate states for Muslims in the north-western and eastern zones of India. At midnight on August 14th, 1947, Pakistan emerged as a sovereign state, with Karachi as its first capital.
The new country comprised two geographically and culturally distinct regions, East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) and West Pakistan (present-day Pakistan), separated by India.
Independence Day is a national holiday in Pakistan, marked by patriotic displays, flag-hoisting ceremonies, parades, and cultural events.
Notably, it is a day of reflection on the sacrifices made during the independence struggle and a celebration of national pride and unity.
