People buy items decorated in national flag colors at a market as the nation prepares to celebrate the Independence Day, in Karachi, Pakistan. EPA
People buy items decorated in national flag colors at a market as the nation prepares to celebrate the Independence Day, in Karachi, Pakistan. EPA
Pakistanis take part in Independence Day celebrations in Peshawar, Pakistan. EPA
Pakistanis take part in Independence Day celebrations in Peshawar, Pakistan. EPA
People gather during Independence Day celebrations in Karachi. AFP
People gather during Independence Day celebrations in Karachi. AFP
A Pakistani man decorates his car in green neon in Hyderabad. EPA
A Pakistani man decorates his car in green neon in Hyderabad. EPA
Fireworks light the sky close to the Minar-e-Pakistan. Millions of Pakistanis celebrate 73 years of independence from British rule. AP Photo
Fireworks light the sky close to the Minar-e-Pakistan. Millions of Pakistanis celebrate 73 years of independence from British rule. AP Photo
People watch fireworks in Karachi. AFP
People watch fireworks in Karachi. AFP
Pakistanis take part in a parade in Peshawar. EPA
Pakistanis take part in a parade in Peshawar. EPA
People hold torches as they mark Pakistan Independence Day celebrations in Karachi. EPA
People hold torches as they mark Pakistan Independence Day celebrations in Karachi. EPA
A view of an illuminated building on the eve of Independence Day celebrations in Karachi, Pakistan. EPA
A view of an illuminated building on the eve of Independence Day celebrations in Karachi, Pakistan. EPA
A mask in the colors of the national flag at a market, as the nation prepares to celebrate Independence Day, in Karachi, Pakistan. EPA
A mask in the colors of the national flag at a market, as the nation prepares to celebrate Independence Day, in Karachi, Pakistan. EPA

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Pakistan celebrates its Independence Day - in pictures

Green and white hues across the nation as Pakistanis celebrate 73 years of independence

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August 14, 2020

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