Pakistan Independence Day

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August 14

On this day in 1947, Pakistan gained independence from Britain. Pakistan had been part of the immense British colony of India since the 18th century.
Independence Day is a national holiday observed in much the same way as Pakistan Day.

CONTACTS:
Embassy of Pakistan
3517 International Ct. N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20008
202-243-6500; fax: 202-686-1544
www.embassyofpakistanusa.org

SOURCES:
AnnivHol-2000, p. 136
NatlHolWrld-1968, p. 37

Celebration day: Aug 14

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