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Pakistan Independence Day Flag hoisting Ceremony was held at the Pakistan High Commission Canberra
High Commissioner Babar Amin hoisting the flag
On Wednesday, 14th August 2019, A simple and dignified flag hoisting ceremony was today held at the High Commission for Pakistan, Canberra to mark the Independence Day. The ceremony commenced with the recitation from Holy Quran, followed by playing of national anthem, while High Commissioner Babar Amin hoisted the flag.
Messages of the President and the Prime Minister for the
occasion were read out to the participants.
Speaking at the ceremony,
High Commissioner Babar Amin stated that the Independence Day reminded us of
the enormous sacrifices of our forefathers to win a sovereign country so that
the Muslims of South Asia may live in freedom without fear and coercion and not
be discriminated on religion, culture or social ethos.
Highlighting the
gravity of the situation in the IOK, the High Commissioner Babar Amin stated
that this Independence Day was being observed in solidarity with our Kashmiri
brethren. He said that the Kashmiris and the People and Government of Pakistan
have rejected the recent illegal actions to alter IOK’s status and demography
as these were in violation of the international law and UN Security Council’s
Resolutions. He also drew attention to the massive clampdown in IOK, under
curfew, denying Kashmiris access to food, essential supplies, emergency health
services, means to livelihood and cutting them from the world by closing of
telephone, internet and transport etc. The High Commissioner called upon the
international community to play its role in holding plebiscite in Kashmir to
allow Kashmiris to exercise their right to self-determination. He also drew
attention towards the grave human rights violations in IOK as reported by the
UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights and other International
Human Rights Groups.
The High Commissioner Babar Amin also briefed the
participants about Pakistan’s fast emergence in political, economic and
international spheres. He mentioned that the reforms introduced by the
government were strengthening Pakistan’s economy and boosted the investor’s
confidence, providing a sound and reliable base for country’s growth.
The High Commissioner Babar Amin expressed satisfaction at the close friendly
relations and cooperation between Pakistan and Australia in the bilateral and
multilateral spheres.
Special prayers were offered on the occasion for the progress and prosperity of Pakistan and for the realization of the aspirations of the people of Jammu and Kashmir for their inalienable right to self-determination.
The event was very well attended by many Pakistani and Kashmiri community members from Canberra, Sydney and adjoining areas.
officials of the Pak High Commission; Brig Asim Khan, Dr Khalid Ejaz, Mr. Tariq Wazir and Aamer Ahmed Atozai
Canberra; High Commissioner Babar Amin Speaking at the Independence Day of Pakistan Ceremony