Pakistan Independence Day: A 14th August Like Never Before
For me as a teen, 14th August was no more than a day when the night skies will change, with buildings decorated and fireworks going on around the city. It took a long while to finally understand what this day really meant and what are its implications.
This 14th August is more special than any other I could remember, as just a few months back we were fighting a war to save our very existence, against an evil enemy which was all out to disrupt our foundations. At the same time there was a flood of IDP’s in the open skies, uncertain about there future and fate. But the sweetest memory came last night from the streets of a valley named Swat, where the locals poured in thousands to celebrate and salute the brave sons of this land, which came from every corner of Pakistan to liberate them, and in this task laid down their lives. They were out there to thank the people of Pakistan, for returning the joy of freedom back to their faces, for accommodating a flood of more than 3 million IDPs, and for their trust and faith in them.
Pakistanis are rightly dubbed as “unpredictable”, as they have shown in the last few months. We have conquered a mountain of difficulties, but we are well aware that still there is a long way to go.
We at Chowrangi dedicate this 14th August to the martyrs, Ghazis and the families of operation Rah-e-Rast, for their huge sacrifice. We dedicate this day to the volunteers, NGOs, Locals and Pakistan Army for their unmatched rehabilitation and relief efforts.
Pakistan Zindabad
May Allah Bless the People & This Land of Pure.
Ameen.
Image source: Dawn
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August 14th, 2009 18:43 GMT
I thank to Almighty Allah for grating us this beautifull day the 14th aug, there is nodoubt that today the people of swat are cleberating/enjoying the azadi day once again with the same spirit as they celebrated it always, I thank to Mr. Hamid Abbasi for his words, and , assure him and all pakistanis that we will never forget your love you’ve offered to us in our hard days & the sacrifices of our martyrs.
Pakistan Zindaabad.
August 15th, 2009 01:48 GMT
The real Happiness felt today as people celebrated throughout Pakistan including Swat and Mingora. The paradise lost is now ours. Salute to Pakistan Army and Swat dwellers that scarified a lot.
A new zeal and passion seen this year in Independence celebrations.
Pakistan Zindabad
May Allah Bless the People & This Land of Pure.
Ameen.
August 15th, 2009 14:57 GMT
Please Pray for Pakistan instead of fireworks and dances.
Pakistan Zindabad
August 15th, 2009 17:13 GMT
Congratulations, Pakistan!
August 15th, 2009 20:42 GMT
We completed 62 years as an independent country and despite all those warnings of an imminent collapse, we managed to survive. May Pakistan last till the end of time! Aameen.
August 16th, 2009 20:47 GMT
May the Almithy Bless all the people in Pakistan.
Happy Independence Day
Grace from Philippines
August 17th, 2009 13:55 GMT
@grace
honoured…………..
December 9th, 2009 16:54 GMT
august is far gone. Lets look at the present day and future. Another suicide bombing last night left hundreds wounded and shocked. We have to fight extremism out of Pakistan. We have to support the Army to neautralize them and media support for a safe future for kids tomorrow.