HE Ali Javed, the Ambassador of Pakistan hosted the Diplomatic Reception to commemorate 79th 'Pakistan Day' in the picturesque gardens overseeing the sea at Crowne Plaza on March 25, 2019 with HE Muhammad Nasir Muhammad Al-Rasbi, Secretary General (MoS) Defense as 'Guest of Honor' along with His Highness Ambassador Sayyid Muhammad Al-Said, HE Majid Al-Rawahi, Leader Pak-Oman Friendship Group in State Council (Upper House) and other Parliamentarian, Federal Secretaries and representatives of Sultan Armed Forces were among Omani delegates. HE. Dr. Noor ul Haq Qadri, Minister Religious Affairs & Interfaith Harmony graced the occasion at special invitation of the Mission as 'Chief Guest' in the Event characterized as both 'historic' and 'unprecedented, drawing 500 guests including Royal Family, Diplomatic Corps, Intellectuals, Academia, Artists, Youths, Professionals, Chairmen & CEOs and the diverse spectrum of Pakistanis community. 'All inclusive, Corporate-Style' Pakistan Day Reception was organized in partnership with 14 businesses established by Pakistanis in Oman, each with an interactive display to promote trade. The proceedings witnessed launch of Urdu Translation of 475-paged biography of His Majesty by Ameer Hamza and 'Citizens Advisory Council' whose 8 'Advisors to Ambassador' include Mohammad Ashraf (Community Affairs), Dr. Jansen (Heritage Management), Ameer Hamza (Civil Society Dialogue & Media), Reverend Zeresh Daniel and Dr. Shiyam Kumar (Interfaith Harmony & Nat'l Integration), Mohammad Shah Sheerani & Naseer Saleh al Balushi (Pashtun-Baloch and Baloch communities) and Dr. Ikram Burney (Higher Education & Research). Also launched was E-catalogue of Parliamentary, Political, Defense leaderships exchanges and Civil Society Dialogue and has become a permanent feature for public display at Consular and Diplomatic Halls to project the Pak-Oman relations. Pakistani companies partnering in the Event were 'Canroyal Oil Lubricants', 'Khurshid Trading', 'Syed Fayyaz Group', 'Stars Light', 'Mohammed Riaz & Partners', 'AZ Engineers', 'Al-Amwaj Al-Sabha Trading', 'Gulf Neon Signs', 'Al Haseena Jewellery', 'Naseem Al Batinah Al Watinah', 'Al Ghazaal Rice', 'Al Barkah Steel & Engineering', 'Stones World Int', 'NESPAK' and 'Habib Bank'. BBQ Tonight's 'Live Grills' and 500kgs of Pakistani Mandarin freshly squeezed added color to the occasion. The guests were pampered with authentic Pakistani cuisine prepared in collaboration between Pakistan House and Crowne Plaza Hotel. 272,000 Pakistanis in Oman are 6th largest expat community whose remittances averaged a record $750mn during past 3 years. Three 'Special Supplements' in leading newspapers with numerous partners further reflect their contributions. Pakistan Embassy - Muscat March 28, 2019.

Partners in Event Ambassador greets His Highness Sayyed Faris Fatik Al Said Ambassador presents Pakisan Kinnows to His Highness Fatik Ambassador welcomes Guest of Honor MoS Defense HE Nasar Mohammad al Rasbi Arriving of Guests at the Pakistan Day Event CEO Salam Air Mohammad Ahmed with Ambassador Mohd Zadjali, Chairman Muscat Media Group (TV, largest Engliush Daily & Radio) DHM and Officers DHM with Guests arriving for Reception Chief Guest & Guest of Honor Ambassdaor with Chief Guest Minister for Religious Affairs Dr. Noor Ul Haq Qadri Address in Arabic language by Chief Guest Honble Minister Dr. Qadri at Pakistan Day. Cetificate of Appreciation to 9 Grade Student who Moderator on Pakistan Day Certificate of Appreciation' to Ameer Hamza for translating 475-paged biography of Sultan Qaboos in Urdu Certificate of Appreciation' for sponsoring Urdu Translation & Transportation of Biography on Sultan Qaboos Certificate of Appreciation for Excellence in Sports (golf) Launch of Book in Urdu translation The Sultanate & Sultan Presentation of Hilal e Imtiaz to Professor Jansen Professor Jansen being decorated Professor Jansen & Spouse Micaela Launch of Citizens Advisory Council Event Partners Hon'ble Chief Guest at National Day Hon'ble Chief Guest at National Day Hon'ble Chief Guest with Community Honble Minister with community Guests at National Day Event View of the Venue & 500 guests View of the Venue & 500 guests HE Amb Maamri, Chief West Asia views Marble display Professor & Mrs. Houchang Hassan Yari, Dean Political Science Deptt @ Sultan Qaboos University Oman's Officials Chief Guest Minister for Religious Affairs Dr. Noor Ul Haq Qadri Chief Guest with community Oman's Official delegation Oman's Official delegation Oman's Official delegation Omani Businessmen Navy Officers serving in Oman View of the Venue & 500 guests View of Venue