Children with the Ambassador during the cake-cutting ceremony at the embassy. Pics: Abdul Basit
Doha, Qatar: A flag-hoisting ceremony to commemorate the 77th Independence Day of Islamic Republic of Pakistan was held at the Embassy of Pakistan in Doha yesterday.
The event was held in a festive manner, and it was attended by hundreds of community members.
The Ambassador H E Muhemmed Aejaz hoisted the Pakistan Flag at the Embassy premises in Doha’s diplomatic area. National Anthem was recited in unison by the assembled audience on the occasion. Messages of the President and Prime Minister of Pakistan were red out.
In his message on the occasion, the Ambassador felicitated fellow Pakistanis on the landmark occasion of the 77th Independence Day of Pakistan. He stated that the day refreshes the enthusiasm and rejuvenates the resolve of the nation to work for the progress and prosperity of the motherland.
He also added that the day served as a reminder of the immense sacrifices rendered by our forefathers to achieve a sovereign, independent Islamic State. The Ambassador said that the day inspired all Pakistanis to serve the country with greater dedication in order to carry the national flag, which symbolizes nation’s hopes and aspirations even higher.
Ambassador of Pakistan to Qatar H E Muhemmed Aejaz hoisting the flag of Pakistan at the embassy premises yesterday.
He praised the Pakistani community in Qatar, which he said was imbibed with the love of the country and filled with the zeal to participate in Pakistan’s progress and development. He expressed the confidence that the Pakistani community, which is a living bridge between Pakistan and Qatar, in their practices and dealings would present the true image of Pakistan in keeping with the ideals and teachings of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Allama Muhammad Iqbal in their true spirit.
The Ambassador expressed gratitude to H H Shiekh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and the leadership of the State of Qatar for hosting the Pakistani community in Qatar and providing them with excellent employment opportunities and living conditions. He highlighted that strong bonds of fraternal relations between Pakistan and Qatar are based on historical bonds of a shared faith, heritage and culture.
He emphasized that the current leadership of both countries were committed to taking the brotherly relations between the two nations from strength to strength.
He assured the community that the Embassy and its personnel would continue to serve the Pakistani diaspora with utmost dedication and zeal, and work for their betterment and welfare with commitment and devotion. The ceremony concluded with prayers for progress, prosperity and solidarity of Pakistan.
