On this day in 1947, Pakistan became the world's first Islamic republic whe Read about Independence Day in Pakistan in 2020. Pakistan Independence Day on August 14 could be considered a double day of liberation. Over the years, the United States and Pakistan have achieved much when we have worked together in … Pakistan is celebrating 71 years since independence today with traditional fervour and enthusiasm. The Indian Independence Bill, which carves the independent nations of India and Pakistan out of the former Mogul Empire, comes into force at the stroke of midnight on August 15, 1947. On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I would like to offer my warmest greetings to the people of Pakistan as they mark their independence day. Muslim Indians also fought to be free of British rule and later re-armed to battle for their own nation-state, present day Pakistan — once part of the Indian subcontinent. Pakistan's national day is celebrated annually on 14th August.