DOHA, Aug14 (APP): The 75th Independence Day of Pakistan was observed at the Embassy of Pakistan in Doha. Ambassador H.E Syed Ahsan Raza Shah hoisted the Pakistan Flag at the Embassy premises. National Anthem was recited in unison by the assembled audience on the occasion.
In his address, Ambassador felicitated the Pakistani community in Qatar on the occasion stated that the day refreshes the enthusiasm and rejuvenates the resolve of the nation to work for the progress and prosperity of the motherland.
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 said that while we were celebrating our Independence Day, our brothers and sisters in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir were facing atrocities and human rights violations. Pakistani nation stood resolutely with the Kashmiri people in their rightful struggle for self-determination and freedom.
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 true spirit of the ideals and teachings of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Allama Muhammad Iqbal in their true spirit.
Ambassador expressed gratitude to His Highness ShiekhTamim 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.
Ambassador highlighted that strong bonds of fraternal relations between Pakistan and Qatar are based on historical bonds of a shared faith, heritage and culture. The visits by His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to Pakistan in June 2019 and by Prime Minister His Excellency Imran Khan to Qatar in January 2019 and February, 2020 have further strengthened relations between the two nations.
The ceremony concluded with prayers for progress, prosperity and solidarity of Pakistan.
