Pakistan Independence Day

First of All ! In Advance i Would like to Wish to All Pakistani  Members, Moderators & Admin , A Very Happy                                           Independence Day !  And I would Apprecaite if you all Members Would write  their comments and other nationalty  members are also Heartly welcome to write their Wishes  and Comments !  So all you Pakistani Members, Moderators & Admin ,  Let join our Hands for our Special day and Celebrate our  Independence Day from now on ...  Look forward to have your views, comments & Replies..  Take Care all.. and JASHAN -E- AZADI MUBRAK HO....  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  Pakistan's independence day (also known as  Yom-e-Istiqlal (Urdu: یوم استقلال )) is observed on 14 August,  the day on which Pakistan became independent from British rule within then  what was known as the British Raj in 1947.  The day is a national holiday in Pakistan.  The day is celebrated all over the country with flag raising ceremonies,  tributes to the national heroes and fireworks taking place in the capital,  Islamabad. The main celebrations takes place in Islamabad,  where the President and Prime Minister raise  the national flag at the Presidential and Parliament buildings and  deliver speeches that are televised live. In the speech, the leaders highlight the achievements of the government, goals set for the  future and in the words of the father of the nation, Quaid-e-Azam, bring "Unity,  Faith and Discipline" to its people 14 August is a National holiday of Pakistan.  In the capital Islamabad and in all major cities of Pakistan the  Government Offices are lit up as well as all the larger skyscrapers.  Flag hoisting ceremonies and cultural programs take place in  all the provincial capitals. In the cities around the country the  Flag Hoisting Ceremony is done by the Nazim (Mayor) belonging  to that constituency. In various private organisations the Flag  Hoisting Ceremony is carried out by a Senior officer of that  organisation. Schools and colleges around the country organise  flag hoisting ceremony and various cultural activities within  their respective premises. Families and friends get together  for lunch or dinner, or for an outing. Housing colonies, cultural centres  and societies hold entertainment programmes and competitions. Other events include: Changing of the guard at the mausoleum  of Mohammed Ali Jinnah, Mazar-e-Quaid, Wagah Border ceremonies,  fashion and musical concerts, both sides releasing prisoners  that may have crossed each others borders.