 The day begins with special prayers for integrity , solidarity , and development of Pakistan in mosques and religious places across the country . The official festivities take place in Islamabad and commence with the raising of the national flag on the Parliament House and the Presidency followed by a 31 @-@ gun salute in the capital and a 21 @-@ gun salute in provincial capitals . The President and Prime Minister of Pakistan address the nation in live telecasts . Government officials and other political leaders deliver speeches during various rallies and events highlighting Pakistani achievements , goals set for the future , and praise the sacrifices and efforts of national heroes . National flags are displayed on Shahrah @-@ e @-@ Faisal , Shahara @-@ e @-@ Quaideen , and Mazar @-@ e @-@ Quaid Road leading up to the Jinnah 's mausoleum in Karachi . Minar @-@ e @-@ Pakistan in Lahore , where Pakistan Resolution was passed in 1940 , is fully illuminated on the eve of the independence day to signify its importance in the creation of Pakistan . 
