Pakistan marks Independence Day; envoys praise UAE relations
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At a glance
- Pakistan celebrated its Independence Day on Friday.
- Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif extended greetings and paid tribute to the nation's founders.
- Pakistani envoys in the UAE highlighted the strong bilateral relations and the Pakistani community's contributions.
Pakistan marked its Independence Day on Friday with national celebrations and reflections on its journey since 1947. Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif extended his warmest felicitations to all Pakistanis, both at home and abroad. He paid tribute to the leaders and the sacrifices made to achieve the nation's freedom.
Today, on the festive occasion of Independence Day, I extend my warmest and heartfelt felicitations to all my fellow Pakistanis at home and abroad. Happy Independence Day!
"As Pakistan marks completion of 79 years of independence, I extend my cordial greetings to the entire nation," Sharif stated. "We remain profoundly grateful to Allah Almighty for blessing us with the invaluable gift of freedom in the form of our beloved homeland, Pakistan!" He emphasized the honor and pride associated with the independence struggle, which he noted was led by eminent figures.
As Pakistan marks completion of 79 years of independence, I extend my cordial greetings to the entire nation. We remain profoundly grateful to Allah Almighty for blessing us with the invaluable gift of freedom in the form of our beloved homeland, Pakistan!
In the United Arab Emirates, Pakistan's Ambassador to the UAE, Shafqat Ali Khan, and Consul General Hussain Muhammad joined in felicitating the Pakistani community. They highlighted the significant contributions of the diaspora and underscored the enduring friendship between Pakistan and the UAE. The celebrations in the UAE served as a reminder of the strong diplomatic and community ties between the two nations.
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