A flag hoisting ceremony was held at Pakistan Embassy. A large number of Pakistani Diaspora assembled to Commemorate the 73'd Independence Day of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. In consonance with the instructions of Government, this year the Independence Day was marked as Kashmir Solidarity Day as well. Special Supplements will appear in leading local newspapers. Messages from the President and the Prime Minister of Pakistan were read out. While addressing the community, Charge d' Affaires (a.i) highlighted the plight of Kashmiris in Indian occupied Kashmir and dilated upon the brutalities and atrocities perpetrated by Indian brutal forces. During her address, she also informed the Community that August 15,2019 will be marked as 'Black Day'. Pakistan Embassv - Muscat August 14, 2019