A graceful flag hoisting ceremony to celebrate Pakistan Day was held at Pakistan High Commission Pretoria, South Africa.

The event was attended by a number of members from Pakistani community.

Messages of the President and the Prime Minister of Pakistan were read out.

In his remarks, High Commissioner Dr. Mazhar Javed highlighted the significance of this historic day in the history of the Muslims of the subcontinent.

Two halls, Jinnah Hall and Iqbal Hall were inaugurated at the High Commission.

Pakistan High Commission, New Delhi observed Pakistan Day with national zeal and patriotic spirit today (Wednesday).

Chargé d’Affaires Aftab Hassan Khan raised Pakistan’s flag to the tune of national anthem at an elegant flag-hoisting ceremony held at the Chancery’s Lawns.

Officers and staff of the High Commission along with their families were present on the occasion.

Messages of President and Prime Minister of Pakistan were read out to the audience.

Extending warm felicitations on Pakistan national day, the Chargé d’Affaires paid rich tributes to the father of the nation Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and other national leaders of Pakistan movement, who with their unswerving resolve and relentless efforts created a separate homeland for the Muslims of Sub-Continent.

The Cd’A highlighted that Pakistan is playing a dignified role as a responsible democratic state in the comity of nations. The holding of 48th meeting of OIC Council of Foreign Ministers in Islamabad, is a clear manifestation of Pakistan’s pivotal role in the Islamic World.

The Chargé d’Affaires underlined that Pakistan wishes to have mutually beneficial relations with all its neighbors including India and believes in resolving all outstanding disputes through peaceful means of dialogue and diplomacy.

Source: Radio Pakistan