Independence Day celebrations start with spectacular fireworks display

LAHORE (Dunya News) - At the stroke of midnight, the sky lit up with spectacular display of firework across the country as the nation started 78th Independence Day celebrations, Dunya News reported.

Thousands of people turned out at the Minar-e-Pakistan in Lahore to watch a grand firework display celebrating Independence Day. The sky lit with colorful lighting due to the fireworks display.

Spectacular fireworks display was also held in federal capital Islamabad, Karachi, Peshawar Quetta and several other cities. Citizens were seen raising the slogan of ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ (Long Live Pakistan) and waving the national flag. Renowned artists enthralled the people with their performance during the event.

Buildings, the government offices and houses across the country have been decorated to celebrate this special occasion. Both the young and old are taking part in the Independence Day celebrations in their own style.