days after the group asked shop owners not to sell the flags. It also warned people not to celebrate the holiday on Wednesday, marking the Aug. 14, 1947, date of Pakistan’s independence from ...

A flag hoisting ceremony was held at the Pakistan Embassy in Washington on Sunday ... He said the journey after independence was not easy. However, we faced all adverse situations with great courage.

posters and banners are also seen everywhere as part of the celebration of Independence Day. Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervez Elahi hoisted the national flag at Lahore fort. Addressing the ...