Islamabad, 15 August 2022 (TD): Wendy Gilmour, the High Commissioner of Canada in Pakistan congratulated Pakistan and its people on the occasion of the Independence Day of the country.
A very happy #75th anniversary to the people of Pakistan! https://t.co/3lvRbsfhAL
— Wendy Gilmour (@gilmour_wendy) August 14, 2022
Likewise, the High Commission of Canada to Pakistan shared a special message for the celebrations of the 75th Anniversary of Pakistan.
The High Commission tweeted that “On this milestone 75th anniversary, we remain committed to working together to advance gender equality and women’s empowerment.”
On this milestone 75th anniversary, we remain committed to working together to advance gender equality and women’s empowerment. https://t.co/H0T7U7No2w#PakCanadaAt75
🇵🇰🤝🇨🇦@GovtofPakistan @ForeignOfficePk @PkPublicDiplo— Canada in Pakistan (@CanHCPakistan) August 14, 2022
Pakistan’s Diamond Jubilee
Pakistan commemorated the Diamond Jubilee of the 75th Independence Day, yesterday. The day began with a 21-gun salute at the provincial headquarters and a 31-gun salute at the federal capital.
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At dawn, special prayers were said at mosques for the nation’s peace, unity, and prosperity. A ceremony to raise the national flag will be the focal point of the festivities.
Similar flag-raising ceremonies also took place across the nation at provincial, divisional, and district levels. Likewise, the Pakistani Missions across the world will be hosting flag hoisting ceremonies.
Historical Overview
Pakistan and India were once conjoined and known as the Sub-Continent collectively. The Muslim majority region of the Sub-continent fought for their independence on the basis of the Two Nation Theory.
The Two Nation Theory defined the differences between the Hindus and Muslims. It further explained how both religions living together as one nation were not possible.
Therefore, Pakistan emerged as an independent country on 14th August 1947, breaking away from British authority.
Sixty million of the ninety-five million Muslims on the Indian Subcontinent became Pakistani citizens at the time of its creation. Subsequently, thirty-five million Muslims remained inside India making it the largest Muslim minority in a non-Muslim state.
Moreover, it is pertinent to note that Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the Founding Father of Pakistan was the first Governer General of the nascent country. Whereas, Liaquat Ali Khan was chosen to serve as its first Prime Minister.
