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Pakistan, a small country in South Asia officially known as the Islamic Republic of Pakistan gained its independence on 14th August 1947 from the shackles of the British. Previously Pakistan and India were the same country but the British just before ending the rule divided the country into three parts,India, East Pakistan and West Pakistan. After the decline of the Mughals others like Afghans, Balochis and Sikhs exercised control over large areas for quite a long time. Then the British East India Company became the sole ruler of the country. After many revolts and protest for prolonged 200 years the British finally left the country and a new country Pakistan came out.
Pakistan is one of the biggest Muslim states in the world today. The country has a majority of muslim population. Pakistan celebrates its independence on the 14th of August every year. The word 'Pakistan' has been coined from the names of those regions that make up this nation - Punjab, Afgan Border States, Kashmir, Sind and Baluchistan. Even after 1947, Pakistan remained a dominion for nine years.It has been declared as a Islamic Republic on 23rd March 1956.
14th August is the national holiday of Pakistan. Flag hoisting ceremonies and other cultural programmes take place in the capital Islamabad and many other countries. In the cities around the country the Flag Hoisting Ceremony is done by the Nazim (Mayor) belonging to that constituency. In various private organisations the Flag Hoisting Ceremony is carried out by a Senior officer of that organisation. Schools and colleges around the country organise flag hoisting ceremony and various cultural activities within their respective premises. Housing colonies,cultural centres and societies hold entertainment programmes and competitions.