Pakistan, Aug. 14 -- Pakistan's 78th Independence Day was marked by dignified guard changing ceremonies at Mazar-e-Quaid in Karachi and Mazar-e-Iqbal in Lahore. The events were attended by officials, military personnel, and citizens who came to pay tribute to the nation's founding leaders.

Across the country, the day began with a 21-gun salute in major cities. Special Fajr prayers were offered for the country's peace, prosperity, unity, and progress. Streets, buildings, and public places were decorated with green and white flags, reflecting national pride and spirit.

At Mazar-e-Quaid, 91 cadets from the Pakistan Naval Academy, dressed in ceremonial uniforms, took over guard duties. The contingent was divided into two groups - one compri...