Pakistani Embassy in China celebrates 77th Independence Day
by Wang Xiaotong
BEIJING, Aug. 14 (China Economic Net) - The Pakistani Embassy in China celebrated the 77th Independence of Pakistan with a flag hoisting ceremony today.
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The national flag of Pakistan is raised by the Ambassador of Pakistan to China Khalil Hashmi on Aug. 14 in Beijing. [Photo/Wang Kai]
The event commenced with the recitation of Holy Quran, followed by flag hoisting by the Ambassador of Pakistan to China Khalil Hashmi, who was joined by Embassy officials and a large number of Pakistan community members.
Messages of felicitation from the President, Prime Minister, and Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister of Pakistan were read at the ceremony, in which great tribute was paid to the nation’s freedom struggle under the leadership of Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah that culminated in the creation of Pakistan on 14 August 1947. The messages highlighted the importance of upholding the ideals of the leaders of the freedom movement, such as selfless commitment and devotion, for the development and progress of Pakistan.
Ambassador Khalil Hashmi congratulated the Pakistan community on the auspicious occasion and underlined the vital role of overseas Pakistanis in the economic development and prosperity of Pakistan in his remarks. He encouraged the Pakistani community to continue to play an active role in further cementing the time-tested Pak-Sino friendship.
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Ambassador of Pakistan to China Khalil Hashmi makes a speech at the flag hoisting ceremony. [Photo/Wang Kai]
Later after the flag hoisting, Pakistan Civil Awards were conferred upon Sha Zukang, Former Permanent Representative of China to the UN, Geneva and Former President of China-Pakistan Friendship Association, and Nong Rong, Deputy Director of Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the CPC Central Committee and Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council and Former Ambassador of China to Pakistan for their contributions to promoting China-Pakistan friendship at an investiture ceremony.
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Pakistan Civil Award is presented to Sha Zukang, Former Permanent Representative of China to the UN, Geneva and Former President of China-Pakistan Friendship Association. [Photo/Wang Kai]
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Pakistan Civil Award is presented to Nong Rong, Deputy Director of Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the CPC Central Committee and Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council and Former Ambassador of China to Pakistan. [Photo/Wang Kai]
(Editor:Liao Yifan)