Pakistan gained its independence from British rule on August 14, 1947. This event followed a long struggle for freedom led by various leaders, including Muhammad Ali Jinnah, who is known as the founder of Pakistan. The independence was part of the larger process of the partition of British India, which created two separate nations: India and Pakistan. The partition was marked by significant demographic changes, as millions of people migrated across borders based on religious identity. Pakistan was established as a separate nation for Muslims, while India remained a secular state. The independence movement aimed to provide self-determination and governance for the people of the region.