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Doha
Members of Pakistani community in Qatar on Saturday observed their country’s National Day with traditional fervour
and enthusiasm.
The Pakistan Day is celebrated on March 23 in remembrance of the historic 1940 resolution passed at Lahore, calling for a separate homeland for Muslims of the subcontinent that ultimately led to the creation of Pakistan on
August 14, 1947.
The celebrations kicked off with a flag hoisting ceremony held on the Pakistan embassy premises. Pakistan ambassador HE Syed Ahsan Raza Shah unfurled the white-green Pakistani flag to the tune of Pakistan’s national anthem.
The function started with the recitation of some verses from the Holy Quran by Pakistan embassy’s Community Welfare Attache Hafiz Junaid Amir Sial. A large number of Pakistanis, clad in traditional dresses, attended the function along with their families.
A contingent of Pakistan Armed Forces presented a march past and saluted to the national flag much to the excitement of the community members.
Speaking on the occasion, the ambassador congratulated his compatriots on the auspicious occasion of their country’s
National Day.
He paid tributes to Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Allama Muhammad Iqbal and other leaders of the independence movement of Pakistan.
The envoy highlighted that bilateral relations between Pakistan and Qatar are based on historical bonds of a shared faith, heritage and culture, expressing the hope that relations would be further strengthened in the years ahead.
He expressed pride in the contribution of the Pakistani community in the progress and prosperity of Qatar.
Earlier, First Secretary Sarwar Hussain read out special messages sent by President Dr Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Imran Khan in which both the leaders highlighted the importance of the day and paid tributes to leaders of the Pakistan Movement whose concerted efforts led to the creation of Pakistan on August 14, 1947.
“The Pakistan of today is a New Pakistan. We are endeavouring to make the country a true Islamic welfare state. We are committed to establishing a society which is based on compassion and justice and where every person can contribute towards socio-economic development to the best of his ability. We desire friendly and peaceful relations with all our neighbours, based on the principle of equality. We want countries of the region to join hands for eliminating poverty and help their people achieve socio-economic prosperity,” said Prime Minister Imran Khan in his message.
President Dr Alvi in his message said, “Pakistan has surmounted unprecedented challenges and demonstrated resilience in the face of extra-ordinary circumstances. It has accomplished exemplary successes in the fight against terrorism and extremism. However, there still remains the challenge of socio-economic development.”
Doha
Members of Pakistani community in Qatar on Saturday observed their country’s National Day with traditional fervour
and enthusiasm.
The Pakistan Day is celebrated on March 23 in remembrance of the historic 1940 resolution passed at Lahore, calling for a separate homeland for Muslims of the subcontinent that ultimately led to the creation of Pakistan on
August 14, 1947.
The celebrations kicked off with a flag hoisting ceremony held on the Pakistan embassy premises. Pakistan ambassador HE Syed Ahsan Raza Shah unfurled the white-green Pakistani flag to the tune of Pakistan’s national anthem.
The function started with the recitation of some verses from the Holy Quran by Pakistan embassy’s Community Welfare Attache Hafiz Junaid Amir Sial. A large number of Pakistanis, clad in traditional dresses, attended the function along with their families.
A contingent of Pakistan Armed Forces presented a march past and saluted to the national flag much to the excitement of the community members.
Speaking on the occasion, the ambassador congratulated his compatriots on the auspicious occasion of their country’s
National Day.
He paid tributes to Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Allama Muhammad Iqbal and other leaders of the independence movement of Pakistan.
The envoy highlighted that bilateral relations between Pakistan and Qatar are based on historical bonds of a shared faith, heritage and culture, expressing the hope that relations would be further strengthened in the years ahead.
He expressed pride in the contribution of the Pakistani community in the progress and prosperity of Qatar.
Earlier, First Secretary Sarwar Hussain read out special messages sent by President Dr Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Imran Khan in which both the leaders highlighted the importance of the day and paid tributes to leaders of the Pakistan Movement whose concerted efforts led to the creation of Pakistan on August 14, 1947.
“The Pakistan of today is a New Pakistan. We are endeavouring to make the country a true Islamic welfare state. We are committed to establishing a society which is based on compassion and justice and where every person can contribute towards socio-economic development to the best of his ability. We desire friendly and peaceful relations with all our neighbours, based on the principle of equality. We want countries of the region to join hands for eliminating poverty and help their people achieve socio-economic prosperity,” said Prime Minister Imran Khan in his message.
President Dr Alvi in his message said, “Pakistan has surmounted unprecedented challenges and demonstrated resilience in the face of extra-ordinary circumstances. It has accomplished exemplary successes in the fight against terrorism and extremism. However, there still remains the challenge of socio-economic development.”
