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14th August🇵🇰

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14 August is a very special day for the people of Pakistan. It is called Independence Day. On this day in 1947, Pakistan became a free country. Before that, Pakistan was not an independent country. It was part of British India. The British government had ruled over India for almost 200 years. People in the subcontinent, including Muslims and Hindus, were not free to make their own laws. They had to follow the rules made by the British rulers.

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Muslims in India had their own culture, religion, and way of life. They wanted to live according to the teachings of Islam. But under British rule, they were not given full freedom to live as they wished. Also, in a united India, the Hindu majority had more political power. Many Muslim leaders started thinking that Muslims would never be truly free unless they had their own country where they could live according to their faith and culture.

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The idea of a separate country

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The idea of a separate homeland for Muslims was not born in just one day. It came after many years of struggle. One of the first people to clearly talk about it was Allama Muhammad Iqbal. In 1930, during a famous speech in Allahabad, Allama Iqbal said that Muslims in India should have their own separate state in the north-western part of the subcontinent. He believed that this would allow Muslims to live freely and protect their culture and religion. His words gave new hope to Muslims.

Later, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, who had been working for Hindu-Muslim unity in the beginning, also realized that Muslims could not get their rights in a united India. In 1940, under his leadership, the Muslim League passed the Lahore Resolution (also called the Pakistan Resolution). It said that Muslims should have independent states in the areas where they were in the majority. This was the official demand for Pakistan.

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The struggle for freedom

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After 1940, the Muslim League worked very hard to make this dream a reality. Quaid-e-Azam became the main leader of the movement. He spoke in simple but powerful words. He explained to Muslims that they needed their own homeland where they could live in peace and make their own future. The British were planning to leave India after World War II, so it was the right time to demand freedom.

The Congress Party, which mostly represented Hindus, wanted the whole of India to stay united after the British left. But the Muslim League and Quaid-e-Azam stood firm. They said that without Pakistan, Muslims would become a weak minority under Hindu majority rule. Many negotiations were held between the British, the Congress, and the Muslim League. But in the end, it became clear that the only solution was to divide India into two countries: one for Hindus (India) and one for Muslims (Pakistan).

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14 August 1947

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Finally, on 14 August 1947, Pakistan came into being. It was a day of great happiness and also sadness. Happiness because Muslims had finally got their own country. Sadness because the partition was not peaceful. Millions of people had to leave their homes. Many families were separated. There was violence, and many lives were lost. But even with this pain, people celebrated because their dream had come true.

At midnight, the British flag was lowered and the green and white flag of Pakistan was raised. Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah became the first Governor-General of Pakistan, and Liaquat Ali Khan became the first Prime Minister. In his speech to the nation, Quaid-e-Azam reminded everyone to work hard, stay united, and serve Pakistan with honesty.

We celebrate 14 August every year to remember the sacrifices made by our leaders and the common people. Thousands of people gave their lives, left their homes, and suffered hardships so that we could live in a free country.

It also reminds us of our duties. Being free is not just about having a flag and a name. It is about living with justice, equality, and respect for each other. Quaid-e-Azam told us that Pakistan was created so that Muslims could live according to the principles of Islam honesty, hard work, and helping others.

On 14 August, the whole country is filled with green and white flags. People decorate their homes, streets, and shops. Children wear green clothes. Schools and colleges hold special events. There are speeches, songs, and plays about freedom. The national anthem is sung with pride. In Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, there is a big flag-raising ceremony. The Prime Minister and President give speeches about the importance of the day.

At night, there are fireworks in many cities. People light candles and share sweets. It is a day of joy and also of thinking about the future of our country.

If we talk about who gave the advice to make Pakistan, it was first clearly given by Allama Iqbal in 1930 in his Allahabad Address. His idea was then taken forward by Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. He turned it into a political movement and worked with the Muslim League to achieve it. Many other leaders, like Liaquat Ali Khan, Fatima Jinnah, and Chaudhry Rehmat Ali (who even suggested the name Pakistan also played important roles.

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Our responsibility today

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We are lucky to be living in a free Pakistan. But freedom also comes with responsibility. We must protect our country, follow the law, and work hard to make it better. Corruption, laziness, and disunity can harm our nation. If we really love Pakistan, we should serve it in our own ways — by studying well, helping others, and being honest in our daily lives.

Quaid-e-Azam once said: “With faith, discipline and selfless devotion to duty, there is nothing worthwhile that you cannot achieve.” His words are still true today.

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Conclusion

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14 August is not just a holiday. It is a day to remember where we came from, what we have, and what we need to do. Our elders gave us a gift of freedom. Now it is our job to keep it safe and make Pakistan a strong, peaceful, and successful country. Every 14 August, when we see the flag waving in the sky, we should feel proud but also remember that Pakistan’s story is still being written and we are the writers of its future.