Canberra, August 14, 2021 (PPI-OT): Pakistan Independence Day was celebrated in Canberra with national zeal and fervour. A simple but dignified flag hoisting ceremony was held at the High Commission for Pakistan, Canberra to mark the Independence Day. The ceremony commenced with recitation from the Holy Quran. The flag was hoisted by High Commissioner Babar Amin followed by national anthem of Pakistan. Messages of the President and the Prime Minister for the occasion were also read out.

Speaking on the occasion, High Commissioner Babar Amin wished everyone 75th Independence Day of Pakistan. He said that the Pakistan Movement led by our forefathers was a hard-fought political struggle, which eventually culminated separate homeland for us all. This day, therefore, reminds us of the unparalleled sacrifices rendered by our forefathers to protect our sovereign rights and safeguard our religious, cultural and social values as well as economic prosperity. 14th August is, therefore, an occasion to pause and ponder on the objectives for which Pakistan was brought into being.

The High Commissioner also commended the role of Pakistani community for their significant contributions to the progress and development in Australia and all other South Pacific nations. He stated that the government was committed to the welfare of the overseas Pakistanis and had launched various initiatives such as Roshan Digital Accounts and Pakistan Citizen Portal. He stated that the High Commission was committed to facilitate Pakistani community.

Highlighting the situation in the Indian Illegally Occupied Kashmir the High Commissioner called upon the international community to play its role in stopping the illegal actions and putting an end to the military siege there. He further added that the Kashmiris have been fighting a long battle for their right to self-determination. Pakistan will continue to provide its political, moral and diplomatic support to their just struggle for self-determination.

For more information, contact:

High Commission for Pakistan, Canberra

Postal Address: P.O Box 7130, Yarralumla, ACT 2600

Physical Address: 4 Perth Avenue, Yarralumla, ACT 2600 (Australia)

Tel: +61-2-62731114

Fax: +61-2-62731199

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.pakistan.org.au/