First Pakistani Independence Day Flag Raising!
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By Mati Rajvanshi, Edited By Adam Rizvi, The India Observer, TIO: South Brunswick joined communities across New Jersey in honoring Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day with their very first, a solemn flag-raising ceremony on August 15, 2025. The event, held at the South Brunswick Municipal Complex, drew local residents, civic leaders, and members of the Pakistani-American community.
The ceremony began with the hoisting of Pakistan’s green and white flag, followed by the singing of the national anthem. Community leaders delivered remarks highlighting the importance of the day and the contributions of Pakistani-Americans to the township and beyond. Township officials also expressed their appreciation for the community’s cultural and civic engagement.
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“This ceremony is not just about raising a flag,” said one organizer. “It is about raising awareness of our heritage, celebrating unity, and strengthening our bond as Pakistani-Americans living in New Jersey.”
Pakistan’s Independence History!
Before 1947, India and Pakistan were one country under British colonial rule. Many different religions and cultures lived together, but the two largest groups were Hindus and Muslims. After the British left, Muslims believed that their political rights and cultural identity may be overshadowed by the Hindu majority.
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As independence movements gained strength after World War II, Britain decided to leave India. Negotiations between the Indian National Congress (mostly Hindu leaders like Jawaharlal Nehru) and the Muslim League failed to agree on power-sharing. The British then announced that India would be divided into two countries: India (mainly Hindu-majority) and Pakistan (Muslim-majority).
On August 14, 1947, Pakistan was created, with Muhammad Ali Jinnah as its first Governor-General and Liaquat Ali Khan as its first Prime Minister. Pakistan was divided into two wings: West Pakistan (today’s Pakistan) and East Pakistan (today’s Bangladesh), separated by over 1,000 miles of Indian territory.
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Independence brought joy but also tragedy. The partition led to one of the largest migrations in history: millions of Muslims moved to Pakistan, and millions of Hindus and Sikhs moved to India. Violence and riots broke out, causing the deaths of hundreds of thousands and displacement of over 14 million people.
Despite these struggles, Pakistan was born as a nation based on the vision of being a homeland for Muslims of South Asia, where they could live according to their own culture, religion, and values.
Curated by Humra Kidwai
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