Fireworks light skies over Pakistan’s capital as crowds celebrate Independence Day

Pakistan celebrated its Independence Day with fireworks in Islamabad as jubilant crowds poured into public spaces. During official events, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addressed concerns regarding India, stating that while Pakistan wants peace, any threats to sovereignty would draw a strong response. He also criticized India for suspending the World Bank-brokered water sharing treaty for the Indus River system.