ISLAMABAD, March 24 (APP): The Embassy of Pakistan Brussels held national flag hoisting ceremony at the Embassy building to commemorate the 77th anniversary of Pakistan Resolution on Pakistan Day.
According to a message received here Friday, a large number of participants representing Pakistani as well as Belgian communities gathered at the embassy to celebrate the Pakistan Day with full fervour.
Pakistan’s Ambassador to Belgium, Luxembourg and European Union Naghmana A Hashmi hoisted Pakistan’s flag while national anthem played in the background.
In her address, she praised Pakistani diasporas for being great source of strength and said they could play an important role to make the world aware of the struggle and sacrifices of the Muslims of sub-continent for an independent homeland and the sacrifices being rendered by the people of Pakistan at present, in the war on terrorism.
The Ambassador called upon Pakistani community in Belgium and Luxembourg to understand the progress being in Pakistan in various spheres of life and share this with their Belgian colleagues and friends. She informed that the Embassy had translated a booklet containing information on 100 good things about Pakistan into French and Flemish languages which could serve as good source of knowledge for Pakistani diaspora in Belgium particularly the youth.
Ambassador Hashmi also reminded the struggle of people of Indian occupied Kashmir for their right to self-determination and said, “Pakistan continues to extend moral, political and diplomatic support for the just
cause of people of Kashmir.”
Earlier messages of president and prime minister of Pakistan were read out by the Economic Minister, Omar Hameed and Deputy Head of Mission Saqib Rauf respectively. One minute silence was also observed to pay respects to the victims of terrorists’ attacks in Brussels on March 22, 2016.
Children led by Mohammad Hussain sang national songs. This year an essay competition on the topic ‘Mera Piyara Pakistan’ was also organized by the embassy for the children.
Certificates and prizes were distributed by Pakistan’s Honorary Counsel General in Ghent Karin Zoeter among the participants of essay competition.
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