The nation is preparing to celebrate its 76th Independence Day on August 14. In the lead-up to the holiday, there is a great deal of enthusiasm and excitement across the country. Vendors have set up special stalls selling colorful national flags and portraits of national heroes. Children are busy collecting badges and decorating their bicycles with stickers inscribed with messages of Independence Day. Educational institutions are planning special programs, including speech, debate, essay writing, singing, and painting competitions. On Independence Day itself, the national flag will be hoisted at important public buildings, heritage sites, and monumental buildings across Pakistan. These sites will also be illuminated with colorful lights to celebrate the day. The people of Pakistan are eager to celebrate their independence and commemorate the sacrifices that were made to create their country. They are proud of their heritage and determined to build a better future for themselves and their children.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)