Pakistan flag pin badges for sale at a market in Peshawar. EPA
A man buys a national flag at a market in Peshawar, Pakistan, in preparation for Independence Day on August 14. EPA
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
Patriotic headgear for sale in Karachi. EPA
Pakistani flags large and small for sale in Karachi. AFP
Students carry a giant flag of Pakistan during a march as the celebrations begin early in Karachi. AFP
The giant flag procession makes its way through the streets of Karachi. AFP
Items for sale in Peshawar in the green and white colours of Pakistan's flag. EPA
The cutting of a cake to mark the anniversary. EPA
A poster in Lahore depicts Pakistan's first leader Muhammad Ali Jinnah and his sister Fatima Jinnah. AFP
Motorbike riders take part in an independence rally in Lahore. AFP
Customers buy memorabilia at a market stall in Quetta, Balochistan. AFP
A roadside trader sells flags in Lahore. AFP
A large Pakistani flag on display in Islamabad. AFP
A trader sells national flags in Lahore. AFP
Patriotic clothing and items for sale at a market in Peshawar. EPA
Pakistan flag pin badges for sale at a market in Peshawar. EPA
A man buys a national flag at a market in Peshawar, Pakistan, in preparation for Independence Day on August 14. EPA
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
Patriotic headgear for sale in Karachi. EPA
Pakistani flags large and small for sale in Karachi. AFP
Students carry a giant flag of Pakistan during a march as the celebrations begin early in Karachi. AFP
The giant flag procession makes its way through the streets of Karachi. AFP
Items for sale in Peshawar in the green and white colours of Pakistan's flag. EPA
The cutting of a cake to mark the anniversary. EPA
A poster in Lahore depicts Pakistan's first leader Muhammad Ali Jinnah and his sister Fatima Jinnah. AFP
Motorbike riders take part in an independence rally in Lahore. AFP
Customers buy memorabilia at a market stall in Quetta, Balochistan. AFP
A roadside trader sells flags in Lahore. AFP
A large Pakistani flag on display in Islamabad. AFP
A trader sells national flags in Lahore. AFP
Patriotic clothing and items for sale at a market in Peshawar. EPA
Pakistan flag pin badges for sale at a market in Peshawar. EPA
Pakistan gets ready for 75th Independence Day celebrations - in pictures
