🎉 Pakistan's Independence Day
Where: Minar-e-Pakistan, Lahore
📅 On This Day: August 14
August 14: Pakistan's Independence Day. On 14 August 1947, Pakistan became independent. On this day, green-and-white flags decorate homes and cars across the country, and a flag-raising ceremony is held in the capital, Islamabad. In Lahore, the tower Minar-e-Pakistan is lit up with fireworks on the night before.
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🧠 Question of the day
What colours is Pakistan's flag?
- Blue and orange
- Green and white
- Red and yellow
Show the answer
Answer: Green and white
Questions
What happened on August 14?
August 14: Pakistan's Independence Day. It happened in Minar-e-Pakistan, Lahore.
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