Tanzania’s Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba urged citizens to stay home on December 9, amid social media calls for protests against the violent suppression of post-election demonstrations in October. The United Nations reported that hundreds of people may have been killed during unrest triggered by the exclusion of leading opposition candidates, while President Samia Suluhu Hassan […]
Independence Day
President Zardari felicitates Finland on Independence Day, highlights growing ties
President Asif Ali Zardari has extended warm felicitations to Finnish President Alexander Stubb and the people of Finland on the country’s 108th Independence Day, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations. In his message on Friday, President Zardari praised Finland’s achievements since independence, noting its global leadership in education, technology, innovation, research, biotechnology, and forestry. […]
Zardari celebrates Gilgit-Baltistan’s 78th Independence day with pride
Gilgit-Baltistan celebrated its 78th Independence Day with a special ceremony, where President Asif Ali Zardari inspected the parade. The Governor of Gilgit-Baltistan welcomed him and presented a traditional cap. The President attended as the chief guest, and a bugle was sounded to mark his arrival. Addressing the ceremony, President Zardari said that in 1947, the […]
The Ironic Backdrop: India’s DNA in Stone
On Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stood at the Red Fort and praised the RSS as one of the world’s greatest social organizations — “the ultimate workers for Hindu society.” His words rang across the ramparts, but behind him loomed something that told a different story: Shah Jahan’s Red Fort, a Mughal masterpiece whose […]
Fans stunned as Atif Aslam performs after father’s passing
Renowned singer Atif Aslam stunned fans by performing at an Independence Day event just one day after his father’s death. His appearance came during a large-scale celebration held at Karachi’s National Stadium by the Sindh government. The event, titled “Maarka-e-Haq Jashn-e-Azadi”, drew a massive crowd from across the city. Spectators were surprised to see Atif […]
Nadia Hussain’s heart is with Palestine this Independence day
This Independence Day, model and actor Nadia Hussain expressed sorrow for Palestine. She said her feelings about the occasion were deeply conflicted. While she was grateful for Pakistan’s independence, she felt heartbroken for those still struggling for freedom — especially Palestinians. In an Instagram post, she shared how millions of innocent people in Palestine are […]
Independence day is a wake-up call: Maryam Nawaz
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz extended warm Independence Day wishes to the nation, calling it a moment of gratitude and pride. In her statement, she described Pakistan as a divine gift and a source of honour for all citizens. She emphasized the importance of reflecting on the country’s blessings, including its nuclear power status and […]
PTI Chairman declares true independence after defeating fivefold enemy
Islamabad: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan celebrated Independence Day, calling it a moment of real freedom. He said the nation achieved this after defeating an enemy five times its size. According to him, the victory makes this Independence Day more meaningful than ever before. The PTI chief urged citizens to remember the […]
ISPR releases patriotic song to celebrate independence day
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has released a new patriotic song to celebrate Pakistan’s Independence Day, stirring strong feelings of love and pride across the country. This annual tradition highlights national unity and honors important national days with inspiring music. The song, titled “Dil Se Pakistan,” is sung and produced by Wajid Saeed. It quickly […]
‘Ma’arka-e-Haq’: Sindh gears up for 14 days of Azadi celebrations
KARACHI – Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has announced that this year’s Independence Day will be celebrated under the theme ‘Ma’arka-e-Haq’ (Battle for Truth), with two weeks of state-wide events from August 1 to 14. In a press conference, he said this year’s celebrations will go beyond a single day to honour recent national […]