The Pakistan Embassy to the United Arab Emirates organised an event on Saturday to commemorate Pakistan Day. The event was attended by Pakistani community members, including women and children, as well as embassy officials.

The ceremony was inaugurated with the flag hoisting by Ambassador Faisal Niaz Tirmizi and the playing of the national anthem. Pakistan Day messages by the president and the prime minister of Pakistan were read out. A group of Pakistani students sang national songs with passion and enthusiasm.

Message on Pakistan Day - 23rd March 2024

As we commemorate Pakistan National Day today, I extend my warmest felicitations and heartfelt congratulations to all Pakistanis, especially those residing in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This auspicious occasion marks the historic… pic.twitter.com/a9KCjxNKwv
— Pakistan Embassy UAE (@PakinUAE_) March 23, 2024

Speaking on the occasion, Ambassador Tirmizi recalled the long and heroic struggle and sacrifices of the Muslims of the subcontinent, resulting in Pakistan’s independence. He emphasised the need for unity, tolerance, and harmony in society to counter formidable economic challenges and make Pakistan a stable and prosperous country.

Emphasizing the value of independence and freedom, he reiterated Pakistan's principled position for the realization of the right to self-determination of the people of India-held Kashmir and Palestine, who have remained victims of aggression and violence by the occupation forces for decades.

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— Pakistan Embassy UAE (@PakinUAE_) March 23, 2024

The ambassador highlighted the significance of strong bilateral relations between Pakistan and the UAE, and underscored the important role played by Pakistanis in the progress and prosperity of the UAE.

He mentioned that Pakistanis residing in the UAE had made a huge contribution to Pakistan's economy by overcoming economic challenges. Availing the opportunity, he also called upon the community members to remain valuable assets of the UAE society and continue to abiding by the local laws, rules as well as norms.