Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Pak Embassy hoists flag on National Day

Kathmandu, Mar. 23

Pakistan Embassy in Kathmandu has organised a Flag Hoisting Ceremony on the eve of the National Day of Pakistan on Tuesday.

Ambassador of Pakistan to Nepal Syed Haider Shah hoisted the national flag on the embassy premises amidst a programme, the embassy said in a statement. 

Speaking on the occasion, Shah recalled the determination and resolution of Muslims in 1940 to create a separate homeland for themselves and future generations. He pointed to the need for reaffirming the commitment to make Pakistan the homeland that forefather had dreamed about.

Message from the president and prime minister of Pakistan were read out on the occasion.

“While commemorating this day, we need to adhere to the principles of unity, faith and discipline given by Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. Our vision is to transform Pakistan into a truly democratic welfare state, on the model of Riyasat-e-Madina,” PM Imran Khan has written in his message.

According to the embassy, in line with the measures and decisions taken by the Nepal government the ceremony was organised at a very limited scale.

Published in The Rising Nepal daily on 24 March 2021. 

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