Pakistan's Independence Day

On August 14th, 2009, millions of Pakistanis from Karachi to Washington D.C celebrated Pakistan's 62 years of independence. Green and white could be found everywhere: from face paintings to the national flags waving high. Celebrations and festival with traditional foods such as chicken tikka, gulab jamin, and other dishes dotted the globe. Performances by national icons entertained everybody and kept up the festivities. The pride and happiness that touched the hearts of many proved it to be a truly glorious day.