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(Thursday, August 14, 1947, 9:33 a.m. PKT) — The Dominion of Pakistan was formed today when the Muslim majority region formed by the Partition of India gained independence (the day before the partition of India officially took effect) as Muhammad Ali Jinnah was sworn in as its first governor general in Karachi. Continue reading Pakistan becomes independent of British rule 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 14 1947) →