On August 14, Pakistan came into being following the partition of the subcontinent, a momentous event resulting from a prolonged struggle rooted in the two-nation theory.
The creation of the new Islamic state was marked by significant sacrifices, with many lives lost in the war for freedom. Despite India's efforts to thwart the emergence of Pakistan, the determination of its people prevailed.
During the migration, there were numerous accounts of atrocities committed by extremist Hindus against Muslims.
Adil Salahuddin, a migrant from Delhi, shared his experiences, highlighting the need for a separate nation and the treatment of Muslims by Hindus.
Salahuddin noted that the attitudes of Hindus towards Muslims were markedly ‘different’, reinforcing the belief that the two communities could not coexist peacefully as they were distinct nations.
"When the Pakistan movement started, we realized that we needed a separate country," Salahuddin recalled.
"Such conditions had arisen for the Muslims that they had to make their own country." The nation pays tribute to those who played a crucial role in making the dream of a separate state for Muslims a reality, honoring their sacrifices and contributions.
