Islamabad, Pakistan: 125 million people of Pakistan are celebrating 78th Independence Day while remembering Marka-e-Haq in which Pakistan defeated its arch-rival India in May 2025.
Celebrations are being held all over the country. In Islamabad ceremony began with the recitation of the Holy Quran, followed by an impressive tri-services parade by the Pakistan Army, Navy, and Air Force, showcasing military precision and national pride while CM Sindh held a grand show in Karachi.
In Islamabad Marka-e-Haq Monument was unveiled by the prime minister Shehbaz Sharif as symbol of military victory against India. Military contingents from Turkiye and Azerbaijan also participated in the celebrations, symbolising strong ties with friendly nations.
President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir were present at the venue as guests of honour.
The celebrations that started on the night of August 13, 2025, will continue the whole day of August 14, 2025
