Sada-e-Watan
Sydney
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H.E. Mr. Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri
Independence
Day of Pakistan - Flag
Hoisting Ceremony was held at the High Commission for Pakistan Canberra
On
Wednesday, 14th August 2024, Independence Day of Pakistan was
celebrated in Canberra with national zeal and fervour. A simple and dignified
flag-hoisting ceremony was held at the High Commission to mark the 78th
Independence Day of Pakistan. The High Commissioner Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri
hoisted the flag alongside the rendition of the national anthem. Messages from
the President and the Prime Minister were also read out to the audience on the
occasion.
In his
remarks, the High Commissioner Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri felicitated the Pakistani
community in Australia on the occasion of Pakistan's 78th Independence Day. He
said that the Pakistan Movement, led by our founding fathers, was an arduous
struggle that ultimately secured a separate homeland for us. 14 August serves
as a reminder of the great sacrifices they rendered to protect our rights and
preserve our religious, cultural, social values, and economic prosperity.
High Commissioner Zahid Hafeez
Chaudhri
The High Commissioner Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri highlighted
the nation's abundant natural resources and their crucial role in driving
economic growth and development. He also appreciated the role of the Pakistani
Diaspora in projecting a positive image of Pakistan and contributing to its
progress. He stated that the government was committed to the welfare of
overseas Pakistanis, and the High Commission was dedicated to facilitating the
Pakistani community.
This year,
as part of the Independence Day celebrations of Pakistan on 14 August,
Canberra’s landmarks are to be illuminated in green and white from sunset to
sunrise.
