Why do Pakistan and India celebrate Independence Day one day apart? | The National
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Source: The National (UAE)
Published: 2026-08-13 18:40 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Lifestyle, India, Asia Pacific
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At midnight on August 14, 1947, the Indian Independence Act came into being, effectively ending 200 years of British colonialism and splitting the country into India and Pakistan.
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