Pakistan celebrated its 78th Independence Day with nationwide events marked by patriotic fervor and commemorations of the recent military success, 'Marka-e-Haq.' Major cities including Karachi, Islamabad, Lahore, Peshawar, Multan, Sukkur, Gujranwala, and Bahawalnagar hosted various festivities such as flag-raising ceremonies, laser shows at Mazar-e-Quaid, cycle rallies, and grand firework displays. The celebrations featured a prominent military parade with participation from the Pakistan Armed Forces and allied contingents from Turkey. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif inaugurated the 'Marka-e-Haq' memorial model and announced the formation of an Army Rocket Force Command. President Asif Ali Zardari and other senior officials delivered messages emphasizing unity, resilience, and national pride, while also expressing solidarity with the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. The President awarded high honors, including the Hilal-e-Jurat and Nishan-e-Imtiaz, to distinguished military and civilian figures such as Field Marshal Asim Munir, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, and political leaders including Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Ishaq Dar. The day commenced with traditional gun salutes and Quranic recitations, and was further highlighted by a flag-raising ceremony at the Pakistan Monument in Islamabad led by the Prime Minister. Google commemorated the occasion with a special Doodle. The celebrations extended into cultural and religious ceremonies across the country, reinforcing national unity and honoring the sacrifices made for Pakistan's independence and recent military victories.