Google, the world’s most widely used search engine, has marked Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day with a special doodle featuring the national flag. Displayed on the homepage for users in Pakistan, the animated illustration shows the green-and-white flag billowing against a clear blue sky. The design is subtly woven into the word ‘Google’, blending seamlessly with the background. In a statement highlighting the significance of the occasion, Google said: “On this day in 1947, Pakistan gained independence and became a sovereign nation. This public holiday also commemorates the deeds and legaciesRead More

ISLAMABAD, AUG 14: The nation is celebrating the 78th Independence Day of Pakistan today with patriotic fervour, heightened this year by the nation’s recent victory in Marka-e-Haq — a decisive military operation against India. The day began with a 31-gun salute in the federal capital and 21-gun salutes in each provincial headquarters. Special prayers were held in mosques across the country, seeking peace, solidarity, and prosperity for Pakistan. Buildings, streets, and markets across the country have been adorned with national flags, buntings, and lights. Vendors in cities and towns areRead More