Islamabad, August 16, 2021 (PPI-OT):To mark the auspicious occasion of 75th Independence Day of Pakistan, a Flag Hoisting ceremony was held at the Embassy of Pakistan, Tunis today. Messages of the President and the Prime Minister of Pakistan were read out on this occasion. Mr. Tahir Hussain Andrabi, Ambassador of Pakistan to Tunisia, unfurled the Pakistani flag on the tune of the National Anthem, says a press release recived here today from Tunis.
Speaking on the occasion, Ambassador Andrabi paid glowing tribute to Quaid-e- Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Allama Muhammad Iqbal and other leaders of the Pakistan Movement. He said that 14th August was not just a day of celebrations and festivities but also a moment to be grateful to Allah Almighty for His infinite bounty of freedom. The day offers renewal of the resolve to contribute to progress of the country on the ideals of equality, fair plays and justice.
He also expressed solidarity with the people of Jammu and Kashmir in their struggle for the right to self- determination. In view of the Covid pandemic and the holy month of Muharram ul Haram, the flag hoisting ceremony was observed with restrictive participation and due solemnity.
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