Independence Day (Pakistan)
Independence Day in Pakistan commemorates the nation’s liberation from British rule in 1947, marking its establishment as the world’s first Islamic republic. The day commences with ceremonial rituals including a thirty-one-gun salute in the federal capital and twenty-one-gun salutes in provincial capitals. At 9:59 am in Islamabad, a siren signals a moment of national reflection with a one-minute silence, halting even traffic. Following this, the President hoists the national flag before addressing the nation.