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Pakistan flag pin badges for sale at a market in Peshawar. EPA
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A man buys a national flag at a market in Peshawar, Pakistan, in preparation for Independence Day on August 14. EPA
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A trader in Karachi sells masks in the national colours as the nation prepares to celebrate 75 years since it gained independence from British rule in 1947. EPA
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Patriotic headgear for sale in Karachi. EPA
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Pakistani flags large and small for sale in Karachi. AFP
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Students carry a giant flag of Pakistan during a march as the celebrations begin early in Karachi. AFP
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The giant flag procession makes its way through the streets of Karachi. AFP
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Items for sale in Peshawar in the green and white colours of Pakistan's flag. EPA
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The cutting of a cake to mark the anniversary. EPA
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A poster in Lahore depicts Pakistan's first leader Muhammad Ali Jinnah and his sister Fatima Jinnah. AFP
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Motorbike riders take part in an independence rally in Lahore. AFP
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Customers buy memorabilia at a market stall in Quetta, Balochistan. AFP
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A roadside trader sells flags in Lahore. AFP
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A large Pakistani flag on display in Islamabad. AFP
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A trader sells national flags in Lahore. AFP
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Patriotic clothing and items for sale at a market in Peshawar. EPA
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Pakistan flag pin badges for sale at a market in Peshawar. EPA
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A man buys a national flag at a market in Peshawar, Pakistan, in preparation for Independence Day on August 14. EPA
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A trader in Karachi sells masks in the national colours as the nation prepares to celebrate 75 years since it gained independence from British rule in 1947. EPA
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Patriotic headgear for sale in Karachi. EPA
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Pakistani flags large and small for sale in Karachi. AFP
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Students carry a giant flag of Pakistan during a march as the celebrations begin early in Karachi. AFP
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The giant flag procession makes its way through the streets of Karachi. AFP
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Items for sale in Peshawar in the green and white colours of Pakistan's flag. EPA
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The cutting of a cake to mark the anniversary. EPA
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A poster in Lahore depicts Pakistan's first leader Muhammad Ali Jinnah and his sister Fatima Jinnah. AFP
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Motorbike riders take part in an independence rally in Lahore. AFP
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Customers buy memorabilia at a market stall in Quetta, Balochistan. AFP
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A roadside trader sells flags in Lahore. AFP
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A large Pakistani flag on display in Islamabad. AFP
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A trader sells national flags in Lahore. AFP
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Patriotic clothing and items for sale at a market in Peshawar. EPA
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Pakistan flag pin badges for sale at a market in Peshawar. EPA
Pakistan Independence Day: Celebrating the birth of a homeland
Country marks 76 years since British formally handed over power to founding father Muhammad Ali Jinnah
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