New Delhi marks Pakistan’s Independence Day with zeal

Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day was celebrated with patriotic spirit at Pakistani diplomatic missions in New Delhi, Dhaka and Tehran. Diplomats, Pakistani communities and local guests participated in the ceremonies.

In New Delhi, the Pakistan High Commission organised a special Independence Day ceremony. Chargé d’Affaires Saad Ahmad Waraich attended the event along with officers, staff members and their families.

Waraich hoisted the national flag at the Chancery lawn. The national anthem was played after the flag-hoisting ceremony. Messages from President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif were also read out.

In his address, Waraich highlighted the importance of the Two-Nation Theory. He said the creation of Pakistan fulfilled the longstanding desire of Muslims of the subcontinent to determine their own political future. He also paid tribute to the sacrifices made during the Pakistan Movement.

Children took part in the New Delhi celebrations. They performed national songs and presented colourful tableaux. Their performances added to the festive atmosphere and reflected their patriotic spirit.

Independence Day was also celebrated at the Pakistan High Commission in Dhaka. Pakistan High Commissioner Imran Haider hoisted the national flag. The national anthem was played on the occasion.

A large number of Pakistanis living in Bangladesh attended the ceremony. Bangladeshi friends also participated. Students, journalists and representatives of civil society were among the guests.

Messages from President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar were read out during the Dhaka ceremony. The messages highlighted Pakistan’s national progress, unity and commitment to peace.

The high commission also organised an essay-writing competition for Bangladeshi students. The competition was titled “Historical Places of Pakistan”. Prizes and certificates were distributed among the students who participated in the activity.

Meanwhile, Pakistan’s Independence Day was marked at Pakistan House in Tehran. A flag-hoisting ceremony was held in the Iranian capital. A large number of members of the Pakistani community attended the event.

The national flag was hoisted during the ceremony. Participants also celebrated the occasion by cutting a cake. The atmosphere reflected the community’s enthusiasm for Pakistan’s Independence Day.

The Pakistani ambassador in Tehran read out the messages of the President and Prime Minister. He also highlighted the contribution of the Pakistani community to relations between Pakistan and Iran.

The ambassador said the Pakistani community was playing an important role in strengthening people-to-people ties between the two countries. He said Pakistan and Iran were committed to increasing bilateral trade to $10 billion.