Pakistan embassy celebrates 79th Independence Day

By TRN Online, Kathmandu, Aug 14: On the occasion of the 79th Independence Day of Pakistan, a flag hoisting ceremony was held at the Chancery.

Ambassador of Pakistan to Nepal, Abrar H Hashmi, unfurled the national flag.

The Pakistani community, Nepali friends and Embassy officials with their families attended the ceremony. This year the Independence Day was celebrated with the zeal of victory in 'Marka-e-Haq.'

According to the press release by the Embassy of Pakistan, Kathmandu, in the message of President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari, he said that Independence Day is a reminder of the courage, unity, and sacrifices that led to the creation of Pakistan. 

Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif said that the past 78 years tell a tale of resilience, strong faith and a hope of a bright future when, as a nation, the countrymen braved several difficult challenges.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, in his message, said that on Thursday, we also celebrate the triumph of Marka-e-Haq, where Pakistan excelled on both military and diplomatic fronts.

Speaking at the ceremony, Ambassador Hashmi paid tribute to the historic struggle of 1947 and the sacrifices of the nation’s forefathers. He specifically praised the role of leadership and the Armed Forces of Pakistan in thwarting Indian aggression in the recent Marka-e-Haq.