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Independence Day (Urdu: یومِ آزادی, romanized: Yaum-i Āzādī ), observed annually on 14 August, is a national holiday in Pakistan.It commemorates the day when Pakistan achieved independence from the United Kingdom and was declared a sovereign state following the termination of the British Raj between the 14th and 15th August 1947.
Fifteen days later, the people of Gilgit announced their accession to Pakistan on the basis of Islamic relations, and in this regard, the heads of both the states of Hunza and Nagar signed formal documents of accession with the founder of Pakistan, Muhammad Ali Jinnah. [6] By signing, he also confirmed the public's sentiments and wishes. [7] [8]
The republic was also declared on this day in 1956. 1 May Labour Day: یوم مزدور. Yōum-e-Mazdoor. Celebrates the achievements of labour. 28 May Youm-e-Takbeer: یوم تکبیر. Yōum-e-Takbīr. Commemorates the Chagai-I and Chagai-II series of nuclear tests. 14 August Independence Day: یومِ آزادی. Yōum-e-Azādī
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan used an address celebrating Independence Day on Wednesday to criticise India for its actions in the disputed Kashmir region that has long been a flashpoint ...
The slogan is a use of the standard Urdu and Persian suffix Zindabad (Long Live) that is placed after a person or a country name. It is used to express victory, patriotism or as a prayer. [2] [7] [failed verification] In literal translation, Pakistan Zindabad means "Long Live Pakistan"; it also is rendered as "Victory to Pakistan". [4] [8]
14: August: Independence Day: Celebrated to commemorate the day when Pakistan gained Independence in 1947: 6: September: Defence Day: Celebrated in memory of those who died in the Indo-Pak war of 1965: 7: September: Air Force Day: Celebrated to commend the role of Pakistan Air Force in the 1965 war with India 8: September: Navy Day
Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan is behind bars, and his party isn’t allowed to hold in-person rallies in the country ahead of elections in February.
Sir Syed Ahmad Khan became an inspiration for the Pakistan Movement.. Very few Muslim families had their children sent to English universities. On the other hand, the effects of the Bengali Renaissance made the Hindu population more educated and enabled them to gain lucrative positions at the Indian Civil Service; many ascended to the influential posts in the British government.