The Embassy of Pakistan in Kathmandu celebrated the 85th National Day by hosting a reception at Hotel Soaltee.

Vice President of Nepal Ram Sahay Prasad Yadav graced the occasion as Chief Guest.

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Indira Rana, CPN (Unified Socialist) Chairman and former Prime Minister Madhav Kumar NEPAL, Nepal Socialist Party Chairman and former Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai, chief advisor to Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, Bishnu Rimal, Supreme Court Justice Sapana Pradhan Malla and former Deputy Prime Minister CP Maini were present at the program.

Senior Nepali political leaders, civic and business leaders, ambassadors, diplomats, Pakistani community, journalists, and civil society representatives also attended the event.

A photo exhibition under the theme “A Glance at Pakistan” was also held showcasing the diversity of Pakistan.

During the program, Ambassador of Pakistan to Nepal Abrar H Hashmi underlined the historical importance of Pakistan Day- Journey to Liberation from Colonial Subjugation to the Forming Republic. He paid rich tribute to Pakistan’s forefathers. He said Pakistan stands with the international community in fulfilling its international obligations, reads a statement issued by the Embassy of Pakistan in Kathmandu.

He elaborated that Pakistan and Nepal share a unique tapestry from geography to civilizational linkages, from peaks of Himalayas to rich heritage, and cultural similarities unite the two peoples together. He hoped that building on existing agreements, mechanisms and collaboration in education, health, defense, climate change, disaster management will continue to bring synergies and closer ties in years ahead, the statement further reads.

The Nepal Army band played tunes of national anthems at the reception, as well as a few Pakistani songs captivating the audience.