Pakistan Independence Day

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2022 Date	August 14, 2022
2023 Date	August 14, 2023

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Pakistan Independence Day in 2022

Sunday, Aug 14

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Pakistan Independence Day History

Pakistan Independence Day celebrates the birth of the nation of Pakistan. At the end of colonial rule in British India, the region was partitioned into two due to pressure from Indian Muslims who wanted a land to call their own. Thus, Pakistan and India came to be through the Indian Independence Act of 1947. Pakistan's ceremony of the shift of power from British to local occurred on this day, one day before India's.

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Canada and Pakistan’s relationship is rooted in generations of people-to-people ties; and today, we celebrate that longstanding relationship and 75 years of Pakistan’s independence. Happy Independence Day to Pakistan and to all those recognizing this day. https://t.co/WBVDHXMm8S
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) August 14, 2022

Pleased to celebrate Pakistan Independence Day with friends in the GTA. To all commemorating this special 75th anniversary, especially the thousands of Canadians of Pakistani origin who have done much to build our country, I wish you a happy celebration with family and friends. https://t.co/SNbBV9ONEO
— Pierre Poilievre (@PierrePoilievre) August 14, 2022

From Toronto to Mississauga and Milton, I’ve spent my day connecting with Pakistani residents across the GTA. Now, we are headed to Ajax and Stoney Creek to finish a wonderful Pakistan Independence Day. https://t.co/qfeTpvCSgI
— Iqra Khalid 🇨🇦 (@iamIqraKhalid) August 15, 2022

In the News and Trending for Pakistan Independence Day

Updated 05:03Pakistan's Independence Day celebrated in Sudbury

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Independence Day of Pakistan Celebrations - RED 89.1FM / 93.1FM Vancouver

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Khawarij Of The End of Times: For the first time the Hindutwa Zionists in India celebrate Pakistan's independence day as a black day..... Blaming the genocide on Muslims instead..And calling for "undoing the absurdity of the division" of "mother India". Y

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Pakistan Independence Day marks fulfilment of dream of save haven for Muslims

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Pakistan Independence Day Facts

As of 2018, Pakistan had the 5th largest military in terms of active personnel with 653,800 members.
Pakistan, especially the city of Sialkot, is world renowned for their production of quality, hand-sewn footballs. Around 40% of the world's footballs as produced there, including the 2018 World Cup football, the Testar 18.
Pakistan is the 6th most populous country in the world.
The Markhor is the national animal of Pakistan. The largest of the wild goat species, the Markhor has remarkable large twisting horns that can grow as long as five feet in males. The name Markhor is thought to mean "snake eater", either because of its ability to kill snakes or the shape of its horns.

Pakistan Independence Day Top Events and Things to Do

Watch this great video about Pakistan from travel vlogger Eva zu Beck.
Prepare Pakistani beef biryani.
Watch the 2013 Pakistani film Waar. It is about the fight against terrorism in Pakistan.