Pakistan Day Celebrated In Pakistan Embassy, China

Faizan Hashmi Published March 23, 2018 | 10:55 AM

The National Day of Pakistan was celebrated with national spirit and great fervor to mark the passing of Pakistan Resolution on March 23, 1940, at Embassy of Pakistan here on Friday. The flag hoisting ceremony began with the recitation from the Holy Quran

BEIJING, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 23rd Mar, 2018 ) :The National Day of Pakistan was celebrated with national spirit and great fervor to mark the passing of Pakistan Resolution on March 23, 1940, at Embassy of Pakistan here on Friday.

The flag hoisting ceremony began with the recitation from the Holy Quran. As Pakistan Ambassador to China, Masood Khalid hoisted the green and white flag, the national anthem was played. He read out the messages of President Mamnoon Hussain and Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on the occasion.

Ambassador Khalid urged the Pakistani community to unite in order to achieve the national milestones. He also asked the Pakistani community to bring honour to the country and realize the dreams of the founding fathers to attain glory for Pakistan.

He highlighted the importance of Pakistan-China friendship and said that both countries share the dream of development, peace, and security in the region.

Ambassador Khalid said that the bond of friendship between Pakistan and China has withstood the test of time through mutual trust and support.

The students of Pakistan Embassy College Beijing attired in colourful Pakistani dresses presented national songs with enthusiasm and national spirit. The Ambassador also distributed sweets among the children.

All officers and staff of the mission along with their families, teachers, students and a large number of Pakistanis living in the Chinese capital attended the ceremony. Meanwhile, similar flag hoisting ceremonies were also held at Pakistani Consulates in Chengdu, Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Shanghai.

In order to celebrate the occasion, a Grand National Day Reception will also be held by the Embassy later in the evening at a local hotel. APP/asg