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Independence Day of Pakistan celebrated Across Australia
A flag
hoisting ceremony ceremony was held today at the High Commission for Pakistan in
Canberra in celebration of the 76th Independence Day of Pakistan.
On Monday, 14th August 2023, The 76th Independence Day of Pakistan was
celebrated across Australia, with Pakistan’s Missions in Australia and the
Pakistan-Australian community organizing various commemorative activities in all
major cities.
High Commissioner Raising the Pak flag
The main flag-hoisting ceremony was held today at the High Commission for Pakistan in Canberra. High Commissioner H.E. Mr. Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri along with the Pakistani community
Ms Ayesha Saeed
raised
the flag with the national anthem of Pakistan. The flag hoisting proceeded by
the recitation from the Holy Quran. Pakistan diplomat Ayesha Saeed was MC
of the event. The messages of the President and the Prime Minister of Pakistan
were also read out.
Speaking on the occasion, the High Commissioner Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri emphasized
the profound significance of the 14th of August. He paid a rich tribute to the
visionary founders of Pakistan under the dynamic leadership of Quaid-e-Azam
Mohammad Ali Jinnah. Acknowledging the sacrifices made by the Muslims of the
subcontinent, the High Commissioner lauded their aspiration for a progressive,
independent, and democratic Muslim nation, underpinned by human rights, social
welfare, justice, and the rule of law.
Calling the Pakistani Diaspora the greatest national asset, the High
Commissioner Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri appreciated their achievements and the
goodwill they have generated for Pakistan. He also acknowledged the
contributions made by overseas Pakistanis in the socio-economic development of
Pakistan.
The Flag hoisting ceremony was attended by a large number of Pakistani community
members in Australia.
The other major events to commemorate the Independence Day of Pakistan are being
organized in Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, and Darwin.
