ISLAMABAD ( BMZ REPORT )
As Pakistan’s 70th Independence Day comes around, Pakistanis across the country flock to stalls and vendors to buy national flags of different shapes and sizes to show their patriotic fervour.
The show of patriotism doesn’t end with flags ─ shirts, dresses, balloons and badges, as well as other memorabilia bedecked in the hallmark green and white, emblazoned with the national flag, are a hot commodity as citizens throng the markets, surveying the colourful and quirky offerings.
In big and small cities throughout the country, the streets are full of national fervour as people buy patriotic merchandise from the dozens of vendors that have set up shop.
People of all age groups are busy buying flags and clothing apparel that shows off their love for Pakistan.
Anticipating high demand, vendors started selling Independence Day products as soon as the month of August began.
KARACHI: Aug13 – People hold a long national flag during a demonstration organized by Gender Interactive Alliance in connection with Independence Day outside Karachi Press Club.
PESHAWAR: Aug13 – People are seen buying national flags from stalls where vendors also displayed flags of a political party ruling in the province, at Qissa Khawani Bazaar in the provincial capital.
RAWALPINDI: Aug13 – Building of Rawalpindi Institute of Cardiology seen illuminated with lights during Independence Day celebrations.
Assembly building on the occasion of Pakistan Independence Day, in Peshawar on Saturday,
ISLAMABAD: August 13 – An illuminated view of APP Headquarters’ building decorated with colourful lights in connection with Independence Day celebrations.
Pakistan’s Founder Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah, Pakistan’s National Poet Allama Iqbal
and National Flags, ahead the Independence Day at Mall road in Lahore on Saturday
HYDERABAD: August 13 – Students of Saint Marry School attending a function in connection with Independence Day celebrations.
ISLAMABAD: August 13 – A vendor displaying national flags and other stuff to attract the customers at his roadside setup in connection with Independence Day celebrations.