In pictures: Pakistan celebrates 79 years of independence

Celebrations were held across Pakistan on Friday as the nation celebrated 79 years of independence. State-run Radio Pakistan reported that the day dawned with a 31-gun salute in Islamabad and a 21-gun salute at the provincial headquarters. A change of guards ceremony was also held at the mausoleum of Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah in Karachi. Here are some glimpses of Independence Day celebrations from Karachi and Lahore. Attendees gather as Pakistan’s national flag is ho...