A flag hoisting ceremony was held at the High Commission of Pakistan, Dar es Salaam on March 23, 2024 to mark Pakistan’s National Day. A sizeable number of Pakistani Diaspora along with families and their Tanzanian friends attended the event.
The ceremony started with recitation of the Holy Quran. High Commissioner Siraj Ahmad Khan hoisted the national flag to the tune of national anthem of Pakistan. Special messages of the President and the Prime Minister of Pakistan were also read out to the audience.
In his remarks, the High Commissioner congratulated the Pakistani community and highlighted the significance of the day. He paid rich tributes to Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and his companions, who worked tirelessly to create an independent country for the Muslims of the Sub-Continent. The High Commissioner urged the Pakistani community members to play their role in further strengthening of Pakistan – Tanzania relations.
The ceremony concluded with special prayers for the prosperity of Pakistan.
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