Independence Day celebrated in Poland
To celebrate the 74th Independence Day of Pakistan, a flag hoisting ceremony was held in the Embassy today. The ceremony was attended by people from all walks of life, including students, businessmen, women and children. The ceremony started with recitation of the Holy Quran. Ambassador Malik Muhammad Farooq hoisted the national flag. Messages of the President and Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan were read out by the Deputy Head of Mission.
Ambassador Farooq congrarulated the community members on the Independence Day and said that the day reminded us to renew our commitment to serve our country with dedication and play our role in the progress and development of our homeland. He emphasized that struggle and sacrifices of our forefathers for independence should not be forgotten and we must work hard to achieve the cherished objectives of our ancestors to make Pakistan a strong and prosperous country. The Ambassador said that Pakistanis diaspora were a great asset for the country and are playing an important role in the economic development of our motherland, but are also instrumental in projecting the soft and true image of Pakistan and highlighting our rich and diverse culture to the Polish people.
At the end, Pakistani food was served to the guests.
Warsaw
14 August 2020