UNITED NATIONS: Pakistani Sachal Jazz Ensemble gave an exhilarating performance before a jam-packed UN General Assembly Hall, with a blend of traditional and modern music, as Pakistan celebrated the 70th anniversary of its independence at the world stage. The prestigious gold-and-blue Hall resounded with slogans of “Pakistan Zinda Bad” and “Jeeway, Jeeway Pakistan” as Pakistan’s…

WASHINGTON: US Under-Secretary of State for Political Affairs Thomas A. Shannon said that the United States acknowledged the tremendous sacrifices of people of Pakistan in the fight against terrorism and the success Pakistan achieved against terrorism was of vital importance to the United States. Ambassador Shannon was speaking as chief guest at a ceremony held…

ISLAMABAD: US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, Monday called the Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif to felicitate on the 70th Independence Day anniversary of Pakistan.

ISLAMABAD: Indian hackers hacked various websites of Pakistani ministries on Monday and defaced them by putting up the Indian flag as well as pictures of the Indian Army.  On Pakistan’s 70th Independence Day, the websites of several government ministries were hacked by Indians. The websites of the ministries of Law and Justice, Religious Affairs and…

LAHORE: Stars from the Pakistani showbiz industry celebrated the country’s 70th Independence Day with patriotism and festivity, on Monday.  Pakistani artists in Lahore cut a cake to celebrate Independence Day at an event held in the Old City and said that they were ready to give their lives for the security of the country.

ISLAMABAD: President Mamnoon Hussain said on Monday that Pakistani leaders have in the past 15-16 years done nothing for the country.  Speaking during an event held to mark the 70th Independence Day of Pakistan, President Mamnoon Hussain said that a stabilized economy takes care of the country’s political issues.

PESHAWAR: Independence day was celebrated throughout the length and breadth of FATA with great national spirit and enthusiasm on Monday. A couple of events were organised in all agencies which included Bajour, Mohmand, Khyber, Orkzai Kurram, North and South Waziristan. .A friendly cricket match was also played between Khyber and NWA teams at Younus Khan…

LAHORE: Watch a charged-up Pakistani crowd chant slogans of Pakistan Zindabad during the flag lowering ceremony at Wagah border on Monday. 

Pakistani pacer Wahab Riaz urged Pakistanis around the world to celebrate the country’s 70th Independence Day with zeal, enthusiasm and fervour.   

KARACHI: Watch the US Consulate General Karachi staff sing one of the most popular national songs of the country, Dil Dil Pakistan to commemorate Pakistan’s 70th Independence Day.   

KARACHI: Crowds thronged Sea View area in Karachi in great numbers to witness the spectacle put up by the Pakistan Air Force on the occasion of the country’s 70th Independence Day, on Monday.  Watch how the skilled pilots of PAF manoeuvre the aircraft and light up the sky with the national colours of the country.

ISLAMABAD: Pilots from the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) put up an impressive air show in the federal capital on Monday on the occasion of the country’s 70th Independence Day.  Also featuring in the air show were aerobic teams from Saudi Arabia and Turkey who saluted President Mamnoon Hussain.

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China have agreed to further promote cooperation on all issues of mutual interest.   The agreement came during meeting Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and China Vice-Premier Wang Yang in Islamabad. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said Pakistan and China are all weather friends and strategic partners. He said Pakistan-China bilateral ties are time…

      ISLAMABAD: Chairman of All Parties Hurriyat Conference, Syed Ali Gilani has greeted the people and government of Pakistan on their Independence Day, saying that after Allah Almighty, Pakistan is the only visible support to people of Kashmir. According to Kashmir Media Service, Ali Gilani in a statement issued in held Srinagar said, “We extend…

By Farah Jamil One more year passed and Pakistan turns 70. On this day, great enthusiasm is being witnessed among people especially in children and youth of Pakistan. On August 14, the spirit of independence touches not just Pakistanis living in the country, but also those who are far from their homeland. As Pakistan is turning…

By Omair Alavi It has been 70 years since the creation of our motherland; as a nation, we have achieved a lot in the last 7 decades. Each year, we celebrate the Independence Day like never before and the beautiful compositions of yesteryears helps us renew our loyalty to our country. This year let’s celebrate…

ISLAMABAD: Aerobatic teams from Turkey and Saudi Arabia will perform along with Pakistan Air Force in Islamabad today to mark 70th Independence anniversary of Pakistan.   The special appearance of “Solo Turk”, the famous Turkish aerobatic team of Turkish Air Force and the internationally acclaimed “Saudi Hawks” of Royal Saudi Air Force alongside PAF aircraft…

ISLAMABAD: The nation is celebrating Independence Day today with  a renewed pledge to safeguard the motherland against any threat and make it a true Islamic welfare state as envisioned by founding father Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. The day dawned with thirty-one gun salute in the federal and twenty-one gun salute at the provincial capitals. Special…

On the occasion of Pakistan’s 70th Independence Day, the ISPR has released a special song to pay tribute to the armed forces and eulogize the sacrifices rendered for the motherland. The song features renowned singer Shafqat Amanat Ali. Watch here…

KARACHI: Sindh Rangers has said vowed to take action against people found involved in violating the ban on aerial firing (celebratory gunfire) and display of arms on the occasion of Independence Day, Samaa reported. “The aerial firing results in loss of precious lives every year on the occasion of different Independence Day events. In the…

Current and former cricketers felicitated Independence Day greetings to the entire Pakistani nation.