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Independence Day of Pakistan Celebrated
Pakistani embassy in Beijing holds flag ceremony to celebrate independence day
By Ma Miaomiao  ·  2019-08-14  ·   Source: Web Exclusive
Ambassador Hashmi hoists the National Flag on Independence Day of Pakistan at the Embassy of Pakistan, in Beijing on August 14 (COURTESY PHOTO)

The 73rd Independence Day of Pakistan marked with a flag hoisting ceremony was celebrated at the Embassy of Pakistan, Beijing on August 14.

The event showcased patriotic zeal, wherein founding fathers and martyrs of the nation were remembered who had given sacrifices to secure independence from foreign rule.

It began with the recitation of verses from the Holy Quran. Pakistani Ambassador to China Naghmana Hashmi then raised the National flag to the mesmerizing tone of the national anthem. The Deputy Head of Mission and Minister Political also read out the messages of the President and Prime Minister of Pakistan.

In his message, Arif Alvi, the Pakistani president said "no doubt, freedom is a huge blessing. Now onus is upon us to present Pakistan as highly reputable, progressive and prosperous country among the comity of nations and thus transforming Pakistan under the visions of its founding leaders Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Allama Muhammad Iqbal."

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan urged the nation to remember sacrifices of the sons of the soil "who sacrificed their lives while protecting ideological and geographical boundaries of the motherland."

Ambassador Hashmi congratulated the Pakistani community in China on this occasion and said that Pakistani nation is today fully united and determined to meet all challenges and continue its march toward progress and development. She recalled the sacrifices given by the fore fathers for the creation of Pakistan and urged adherence to Quaid-e-Azam's message of Unity, Faith and Discipline to promote national unity and cohesion. She also reiterated the resolve of the Pakistani nation to celebrate the Independence Day as the Kashmir Solidarity Day.

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