Arooj Khalid / youthjournalism.org A woman shops at a vendor stall set up in the Shadman neighborhood of Lahore, Pakistan for the Independence Day holiday. By Arooj Khalid Reporter Youth Journalism International LAHORE, Pakistan – As I wait for tomorrow’s sun to dawn, I am thrilled by the fact, that 65 years ago, on the same day, billions of Muslins attained a separate homeland. They were our great-grandparents who fought and were even martyred in struggle to set foot on this land. Hearing their inspiring and motivating stories from our grandparents, I can’t imagine who those selfless people are, who are busy in ruining this proud country. Arooj Khalid / youthjournalism.org Patriotic wares for sale at vendor stalls in advance of the Independence Day holiday. Pakistan is a country like no other. It wasn’t always there – it is the world’s … Read entire article »

Arooj Khalid / youthjournalism.org A woman shops at a vendor stall set up in the Shadman neighborhood of Lahore, Pakistan for the Independence Day holiday. By Arooj Khalid Reporter Youth Journalism International LAHORE, Pakistan – As I wait for tomorrow’s sun to dawn, I am thrilled by the fact, that 65 years ago, on the same day, billions of Muslins attained a separate homeland. They were our great-grandparents who fought and were even martyred in struggle to set foot on … Read entire article »

Arooj Khalid / youthjournalism.org A woman shops at a vendor stall set up in the Shadman neighborhood of Lahore, Pakistan for the Independence Day holiday. By Arooj Khalid Reporter Youth Journalism International LAHORE, Pakistan – As I wait for tomorrow’s sun to dawn, I am thrilled by the fact, that 65 years ago, on the same day, billions of Muslins attained a separate homeland. They were our great-grandparents who fought and were even martyred in struggle to set foot on this land. Hearing their inspiring and motivating stories from our grandparents, I can’t imagine who those selfless people are, who are busy in ruining this proud country. Arooj Khalid / youthjournalism.org Patriotic wares for sale at vendor stalls in advance of the Independence Day holiday. Pakistan is a country like no other. It wasn’t always there – it is the world’s … Read entire article »

Arooj Khalid / youthjournalism.org A woman shops at a vendor stall set up in the Shadman neighborhood of Lahore, Pakistan for the Independence Day holiday. By Arooj Khalid Reporter Youth Journalism International LAHORE, Pakistan – As I wait for tomorrow’s sun to dawn, I am thrilled by the fact, that 65 years ago, on the same day, billions of Muslins attained a separate homeland. They were our great-grandparents who fought and were even martyred in struggle to set foot on this land. Hearing their inspiring and motivating stories from our grandparents, I can’t imagine who those selfless people are, who are busy in ruining this proud country. Arooj Khalid / youthjournalism.org Patriotic wares for sale at vendor stalls in advance of the Independence Day holiday. Pakistan is a country like no other. It wasn’t always there – it is the world’s … Read entire article »