[Free Press Journal]Why did Pakistan get independence before India? Here’s the truth
How did Pakistan get to celebrate a day before India?According to the Islamic calendar, August 14 coincide with Ramadan 27, the eve of which, being Laylat al-Qadr, is regarded as sacred by Muslims.Viceroy Mountbatten chose August 15 as transfer of power to India, the second anniversary of Japan's surrender ...