Pakistan, Aug. 14 -- Every August, the streets of Pakistan bustle with flags decorating homes and buildings, people adorning green and white dresses, and children's faces painted with a star and crescent, setting the festive picture of independence. By the grace of Almighty Allah and the unwavering struggle of our forefathers, we live today in an independent homeland, safe from foreign oppression and free to practice our will. Pakistan will forever stand as a proud manifestation of the vision embodied in the Two-Nation Theory, reflecting the enduring strength of its founding ideals. As Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah said, "Pakistan is a testament to the power of human endeavour."

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