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R. Aziz

Fireworks display on Aug 14 lights up capital

Published on: August 20, 2025 4:47 AM

The dazzling pyro-musical display in honour of Pakistan’s Independence Day was magical to behold for the audience comprising citizens from all walks of life, including those watching across the country on their TV or mobile screens. Equally enchanted were the guests, the foreign military contingents, and the hosts themselves, Pakistan’s President, Prime Minister and senior most dignitaries including the Army Chief, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Airforce and Naval Chiefs.

Allied Fireworks International illuminated Pakistan’s Independence Day 2025 with the Nation’s Largest Pyromusical Spectacle at Jinnah Sports Complex. The skies above Islamabad were ignited with history, pride, and unmatched artistry by breath-taking fireworks with a meticulously curated musical journey celebrating of Pakistan’s spirit

CEO Allied Fireworks International, Mr Shahid Butt is the man behind this ‘miracle’ of light and sound lighting up the Sky on such momentous occasions. Quite recently he lit up Lahore with the spectacular showing on the occasion of the Horse and Cattle Show.

Allied Fireworks first went international in 1993 with its extraordinary performance of pyrotechnics for Turkmenistan’s Independence Day, a present from Pakistan coordinated with our Embassy in Ashgabat. This phenomenal show continued to light up Turkmen TV screens for years afterwards.

Much more recently, two years ago on this very auspicious day,Mr Shahid Butt leading his talented team brought back the first prize to Pakistan, to great acclaim, at the Global Fireworks International Competition in Moscow, a challenging scenario by any account given Russia’s expertise in this highly specialised form of entertainment and display.

The show this evening unfolded as a visual and emotional timeline of Pakistan’s proud history from its independence to the present. It began with the first radio announcement of Pakistan’s independence, a nostalgic memory that transported audiences back to the dawn of freedom in 1947. As the announcement faded, the beloved melodies of “Sohni Dharti Allah Rakhay” and “Qadam Qadam Abad Tujhe” filled the arena, each synchronized with intricate bursts of colour representing hope, resilience, and unity.

The narrative then surged into the “Marqa-e-Haq” as a tribute to Pakistan’s Armed Forces, accompanied by martial music. At this point Allied Fireworks unleashed a barrage of synchronized effects, from golden crowns raining over the stadium to silver comet barrages slicing through the sky, symbolizing bravery, sacrifice, and the guardianship of the nation.

Finally, the performance concluded in a crescendo of gratitude and patriotism, as songs of thanks to Allah for the blessing of Pakistan soar through the sound system. The skies shimmered with greens, whites, and dazzling golds, visually mirroring the lyrics and enveloping the audience in reflection and pride.

 

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