As the sun dips below the horizon in Rawalpindi, hundreds of worshippers gather within the grand courtyard of the Jamia Mosque to break their fast during the holy month of Ramadan. Dates and water are passed around in quiet anticipation before the Maghrib call to prayer echoes through the air, signalling the end of the day’s fast. (PICS/ AFP)

Republic Day 2026 celebrations at Kartavya Path showcased India’s military strength, cultural heritage and technological progress, with vibrant tableaux, advanced defence systems, disciplined marching contingents and skilled NCC cadets symbolising a self-reliant, future-ready nation. (PICS/ X SCREENGRABS)