Pakistan Independence Day: Flag hoisting ceremony held in Beijing

Diplomatic CirclePakistan Independence Day: Flag hoisting ceremony held in Beijing

BEIJING, China: The national flag of Pakistan was unfurled at Pakistan Embassy during an impressive ceremony held in Beijing on Monday to celebrate Independence Day of Pakistan.

The flag hoisting ceremony began with recitation from the Holy Quran and as Pakistan Ambassador to China Masood Khalid hoisted the green and white flag, the national anthem was played.

He also read out the messages of the prime minister and president for the Independence Day.

In his address, ambassador Khalid congratulated the Pakistani community and said “Today when the Independence Day is celebrated and cherished, we realize and take pride in being citizens of an independent country.”

Pakistan nation, he said is the champions of its own destiny and harbinger of a bright future. Our ties with China have grown from strength to strength.

Ambassador Khalid said China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a flagship project of Belt and Road Initiative heralded prosperity for our future, adding, We will fulfill the promise of a better future for the forthcoming generations, he added.

The national songs presented by students of Pakistan Embassy College enthralled the audience.

All officers and staff of the Mission and the Consulate General along with their families attended the ceremony.

Meanwhile, a cake-cutting ceremony was held to celebrate Independence Day in a befitting manner at Consulate General of Pakistan Shanghai.

Consul General Dr. Naeem Khan read out messages of President Mamnoon Hussain and Prime Minister Shahid  Khaqan Abbasi on the occasion.

A large number of Pakistani community and businessmen attended the ceremony.

Source: APP

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