August 14, 1947

August 14, 1947, marks the day Pakistan gained independence from British rule. This significant event followed the end of British colonial presence in the Indian subcontinent and was part of the larger partition, which divided India into two separate nations: India and Pakistan. The creation of Pakistan was intended to provide a homeland for Muslims in the region, who sought independence from British control and the dominance of the Hindu majority in India. This day is celebrated annually in Pakistan as Independence Day, symbolizing freedom, national identity, and the struggle for self-determination.