In Pictures: 65th anniversary of Pakistan’s independence

On the 65th anniversary of Pakistan Independence best homage to the Muslims of the subcontinent who sacrificed all they had for the creation of a separate homeland under the dynamic leadership of Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah would be to sincerely rededicate ourselves as a nation to the ideals of the founding fathers.

Pakistani Navy cadets march at the mausoleum of the founder of Pakistan Muhammad Ali Jinnah during a ceremony to mark the country’s Independence Day in Karachi on August 14, 2012.

Pakistani students carry a giant national flag at the mausoleum of the founder of Pakistan Muhammad Ali Jinnah during a ceremony to mark the country's Independence Day in Karachi on August 14, 2012.

A young Pakistani woman looks on during a ceremony to celebrate Pakistan's Independence Day on the Pakistan-India border at Wagah on August 14, 2012. Pakistan on August 14 celebrated its 65th anniversary of the country's independence from British rule.

  A large number of people attending the flag lowering ceremony on the occasion of Independence Day at Wagah Border.

 Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf stands while surrounded by youths during a ceremony to mark Independence Day in Islamabad.

  Pakistan Rangers Punjab, Director General Major General Mian Hilal Hussain presenting sweet to Border Security Force (BSF) Commander Sumer Singh during a ceremony on the occasion of Independence Day at Wagah Border.

Remote controlled plane seen in ground at Minar-e-Pakistan during ceremony on the eve of " Sixty-Six Independence Day celebrations in Lahore.

  A large number of children and motorcyclists with national flag at the Mall Road to celebrate the Independence Day of Pakistan.

 Motorcyclist on the way holding large national flag on the occasion of Independence Day of Pakistan at Mall Road.

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  Youngsters seen riding bikes on one wheel near Faizabad on the occasion of Independence Day.

     A girl getting national flag painted on her face as she celebrates the National Day of Pakistan.

 A man painting in the child faces with national flag color to celebrate the Independence Day of Pakistan.

Ladies watching pictures of Pakistan Movement on the occasion of Independence Day at Faisalabad Art Council.

  Men hold 200 foot long national flag on the occasion of Independence Day at Allied Hospital Chowk.

Children with paint their faces with national flag color to celebrate the Independence Day of Pakistan.

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