Pakistan Embassy in Kathmandu has organized a flag hoisting ceremony to mark the 79th Independence Day of Pakistan.
According to a statement issued by Embassy, 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, Embassy said in the statement.
In his message, Asif Ali Zardari, President of Pakistan, 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.
Abrar H Hashmi, Ambassador of Pakistan to Nepal 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.
The Ambassador reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to peace, progress and that nation will stand together in the face of any challenge. While celebrating the victory in “Marka-e-Haq”, a solemn prayer was also offered for the martyrs who laid lives in the struggle leading to preservation of ‘Azadi”.
