NEW DELHI: The High Commission of Pakistan in India, on Thursday, celebrated the 78th anniversary of Pakistan’s Independence with national zeal and fervour.
Saad Ahmad Warraich, Chargé d’Affaires of Pakistan to India, hoisted the national flag during a ceremony at the High Commission. Officers and staff of the High Commission, along with their families, attended the event, said a statement issued by the High Commission.
The High Commission for Pakistan, New Delhi celebrated the 78th anniversary of Pakistan’s Independence, today.@ForeignOfficePk@Saadawarraich@epwing_official@PkPublicDiplo pic.twitter.com/HbPBP4AUM9
— Pakistan High Commission India (@PakinIndia) August 14, 2025
“Under the dynamic leadership of the Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the Muslims of the subcontinent altered the course of history in creating an independent homeland of their own – Pakistan was the fulfilment of an epic struggle for self-determination,” the Chargé d’Affaires said.
He added that the abiding lesson of the independence movement is that freedom is not free; the road to freedom was paved with the blood and sacrifice of countless martyrs.
Under the dynamic leadership of the Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the Muslims of the subcontinent altered the course of history in creating an independent homeland of their own – Pakistan was the fulfilment of an epic struggle for self-determination: Cd’A pic.twitter.com/JXdOca4xrM
— Pakistan High Commission India (@PakinIndia) August 14, 2025
“It is equally true that freedom cannot be taken for granted; it has to be preserved and defended every day,” he noted.
Saad Ahmad Warraich affirmed that Pakistan is fully capable of defending its sovereignty and territorial integrity against any external threat or aggression.
The event also celebrated the historic victory against India in the Marka-e-Haq operation.
Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated after the April 22 attack in Pahalgam, Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), which killed 26 people.
India blamed Pakistan-based elements for the assault but provided no evidence. Pakistan condemned the attack and strongly denied the Indian allegations.
The Pakistan Armed Forces conducted Operation Bunyanum Marsoos on May 10 as part of the military operation ‘Marka-e-Haq’ in response to the Indian military’s attacks on Pakistan.
Moreover, the Pakistan Air Force shot down six Indian jets, including French Rafale, and carried out strikes on several Indian airbases. Following these developments, India requested intervention from US President Donald Trump, which ultimately led to a ceasefire agreement between the two nuclear-armed neighbours on May 10.
