India on August 15, Pakistan on August 14: Why is Independence Day in both countries celebrated a day apart?
India attained Independence at midnight on 14 August while Pakistan did earlier on the same day, marking the end of British Rule. Here's what we know about the arrangements of the transfer of power to the two nations.
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