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History Today: How the nation of Pakistan was born
Published on: Aug. 14, 2025, 9:08 a.m. | Source: Firstpost
The Dominion of Pakistan was created when Britain handed over power on August 14, 1947. At the stroke of midnight, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the first governor-general of Pakistan, addressed the nation and emphasised on unity, tolerance, and equal rights for all citizens
