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In Pictures: New Year 2019 celebrations around the world

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A wave of celebrations are illuminating the skies above cities around the world, dazzling millions of people as spectacular firework displays and light shows welcome the arrival of the New Year.

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Image captionThe fireworks over the Sydney Harbour Bridge in Australia lasted for 12 minutes
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Image captionCrowds enjoy an impressive pyrotechnic display over the Marina Bay in Singapore
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Image captionHong Kong's iconic skyline is lit up as revellers celebrate the arrival of 2019 in China
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Image captionA New Year's Eve ceremony is held in Beijing, China
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Image captionFlashes of red pierce the night skies alongside the Petronas Towers (twin skyscrapers) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Image captionCrowds catch the spectacle on their smart phones as fireworks are projected from Taiwan's famous Taipei 101 skyscraper
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Image captionBuddhists light candles to mark the Year of the Pig in the Chinese Zodiac at the Jogyesa Temple in Seoul, South Korea
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Image captionA reveller wears glasses that spell out "2019" during a New Year's Eve party in Quezon City in the Philippines
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Image captionThe tallest building in the world, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, is lit up with pyrotechnics
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Image captionFireworks are launched by revellers at a beach in Gangneung, South Korea
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Image captionA make-up artist decorates hair ahead of New Year celebrations in Ahmedabad, India
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Image captionNew Year's Eve celebrations being in central Vladivostok, in the far east of Russia
 
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Fireworks explode in front of Malaysia's landmark building, the Petronas Twin Towers, during the New Year's celebration in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. — AP

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High school students hold candles to welcome a new year in Lahore on Monday. — AP


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In Pictures: Pakistanis celebrate the New Year


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The first sun of the New Year is reflected in water at the China Creek area in Karachi. PHOTO: AFP

Excitement and cheer were in the air as 2018 came to a close. Pakistanis gathered in public spaces to watch fireworks for the New Year.

These pictures capture the New Year spirit across Pakistan, from the city by the sea to the twin cities.

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A man watches the fireworks display during the New Year celebrations in Karachi. PHOTO: AFP

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Police officers ride their motorbikes in the streets of Lahore as people celebrate the New Year. PHOTO: AFP

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People watch the fireworks display during the New Year celebrations in Rawalpindi. PHOTO: AFP

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People watch the fireworks display during the New Year celebrations in Rawalpindi. PHOTO: AFP

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People celebrate the New Year in Rawalpindi. PHOTO: AFP

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Youth enjoy the firework display during the New Year celebrations in Rawalpindi. PHOTO: AFP

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People take pictures with their smartphones as fireworks explode during the New Year celebrations in Rawalpindi. PHOTO: AFP

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Children enjoy New Year celebrations in a street in Lahore from the back of a car. PHOTO: AFP

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People watch the fireworks display during the New Year celebrations in Karachi. PHOTO: AFP

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People sit on a excavator to take pictures with their smartphones as fireworks explode during the New Year celebrations in Rawalpindi. PHOTO: AFP
 
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