Life in the wake of Pakistan’s independence

Pakistan is celebrating 70 years of independence. The country became independent after the 1947 partition of British-ruled India.

Pakistan is celebrating 70 years of independence. The country became independent after the 1947 partition of British-ruled India.

Ashraf Ali – one of the subcontinent’s Midnight’s Children – that is those born in the early hours 70 years ago – talked to Al Jazeera about his life during the nation’s inception.