NNA – The Embassy of Pakistan in Beirut organized a flag hoisting to celebrate National Day of Pakistan 23rd March 2023.The ceremony was attended by the prominent members of Pakistani community, Lebanese citizens belonging to various segments of society, media persons, officers and officials of the Embassy along with their families.
The ceremony started with the recitation of verses from Holy Quran.
Messages of President and Prime Minister were read. Ambassador Salman Athar raised the flag on the occasion.
The Ambassador in his address underscored the importance of Pakistan Resolution in the freedom movement for Pakistan. He said that the Resolution gave a direction to the Muslims of Sub continent towards the goal of getting a homeland where they could enjoy their freedom and a distinct identity. He also noted that the passing of the Resolution accelerated the pace of freedom movement under the able leadership of Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
The Ambassador also expressed solidarity with the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IIOJK) and expressed Pakistan’s continued moral, political and diplomatic support for the Kashmiri people in their just struggle for self-determination. — Embassy of Pakistan in Lebanon
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