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Independence Day brings renewed fervour after May clashes
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- Web Desk
- Aug 14, 2025
For the first time in many years, streets across Pakistan erupted in patriotic celebration as millions marked the 78th Independence Day with traditional fervour, national pride, and a renewed spirit of unity.
The festivities come just months after the intense military standoff with India in May – now being hailed by the government and the armed forces as Marka-e-Haq, (Battle for Truth), and a turning point in Pakistan’s modern history.
Green and white flags are fluttering on rooftops across the country, streets in every nook and cranny of metropolitan areas are decorated with flag buntings, processions continue to light up city centres, while national songs echo from shopping malls and cars alike.
The renewed national spirit comes after years of muted observance due to persistent political unrest and security concerns. Even right now, there are some pockets of unrest in the country, including the recent anti-terror operation in Waziristan. Despite the continued challenges, this year’s celebrations are signalling a dramatic shift in national morale.
GREEN AND WHITE ILLUMINATE THE CAPITAL
A state-level ceremony was held at Jinnah Sports Complex in Islamabad last night, which was attended by the country’s top leadership as well as foreign dignitaries.
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President Asif Ali Zardari, joined Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Field Marshal Asim Munir, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Senate Chairman Yousuf Raza Gilani, First Lady Aseefa Bhutto-Zardari, and key military and civilian officials in marking the occasion.
In a televised address from the venue, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated the nation and reiterated the message for unity, resilience, and collective purpose.
“This is no ordinary day. It is the date on which every chapter of history bears the marks of our martyrs’ blood,” said the prime minister, adding, “August 14, 1947, was a victory for the two-nation theory, and May 10, 2025, marked the rebirth of that vision.”
The premier lauded the armed forces, especially those who fought in Marka-e-Haq, which he described as “the defining moment in our post-independence era.” He praised Field Marshal Asim Munir for his “unshakable leadership and strategy that earned acknowledgment from both friends and foes.”
ECHOES OF MAY 28: NATIONAL PRIDE REIGNITED
Shehbaz Sharif recalled Pakistan’s nuclear tests of 1998, praising Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan, and former prime minister Nawaz Sharif for their historic decisions. He said, “May 28 was a message of resolve. Today, we reaffirm that message with even greater clarity.”
SUCCESSFUL FOREIGN POLICY BEARS FRUITS
The PM also thanked allies including China, Turkiye, Qatar, Iran, and the United States for their diplomatic support during recent tensions with neighboring India. PM Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering stance on Kashmir and Palestine as well.
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JOY AND RESOLVE DEFINE THE NATIONAL MOOD
Today, an almost tangible sense of cohesion is visible across the country, from Karachi’s Sea View to Lahore’s Liberty Roundabout and Gilgit’s valleys. Citizens, long disillusioned by political strife and economic struggle, are standing tall and proud as Pakistanis, re-embracing the message of unity and strength.
Here’s what netizens have to say about 78th Independence Day:
Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day has not only marked another year of sovereignty but, in the words of its leaders, the beginning of a new national chapter, forged in crisis, and now headed toward hope.
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