High Commission of India in Islamabad marks 79th Independence Day

August 15, 2025

Islamabad (Pakistan): On Friday, the High Commission of India in Islamabad marked the 79th Independence Day of India. The day was marked first with a flag-hoisting ceremony, followed by President Droupadi Murmu’s address to the nation.

The ceremony was held at the High Commission premises. Charge d’Affaires (Cd’A) Geetika Srivastava hoisted the Indian national flag, following which she read the “Address to the Nation” delivered by President Murmu on the eve of the 79th Independence Day.

Indian High Commission in Islamabad Celebrates Independence Day

“High Commission of India in Islamabad marked the 79th Independence Day of India. Cd’A Geetika Srivastava hoisted the tricolour and read “Address to the Nation” by the Hon’ble President of India, the High Commission stated in a post on X.

High Commission of India in Islamabad marked the 79th Independence Day of India. Cd’A @gitikasrivastav hoisted the tricolor and read “Address to the Nation” by the Hon’ble President of India. pic.twitter.com/eAO2zNlRjs

— India in Pakistan (@IndiainPakistan) August 15, 2025

President Murmu’s Address to the Nation on Independence Eve

The ceremony was attended by members of the Indian community, embassy staff, and dignitaries, coming together to commemorate the momentous occasion. Earlier on Independence eve, i.e. on Thursday, President Droupadi Murmu in a address to the nation paid tributes to the victims of the partition, marking the graceful occasion of Vibhajan Vibhishika Smriti Diwas (Partition Horrors Remembrance Day).

She further added that countrymen should never forget the pain inflicted due to it. She condemned the terrible violence witnessed in the course of events and that the nation pays tribute to the victims of the follies of history.

She also highlighted India’s journey of development since Independence, with a special focus on economic growth, technological advancements, and the role of artificial intelligence in shaping the future.

She noted that the country’s 6.5 per cent GDP growth rate, controlled inflation rate, and rising exports are all key indicators that point to the Indian economy being in the pink of health.
She stated that India has made “extraordinary progress” in all fields and is on the way to becoming a self-reliant nation.

She also lauded the success of Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s “space journey” to the International Space Station (ISS), saying it will prove to be helpful towards India’s upcoming human space flight programme, ‘Gaganyaan’.