A flag hoisting ceremony was held at the Embassy of Pakistan in Kathmandu to celebrate the National Day of Pakistan today. Ambassador of Pakistan Syed Haider Shah hoisted the national flag of Pakistan.
Messages from Pakistan President Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Imran Khan were read out on the occasion. In the messages, the leaders highlighted the need for commitments on part of the Pakistani people to make the country economically strong and prosperous.
Speaking on the occasion, the Ambassador recalled the determination and resolution of forefathers of Pakistan in 1940 to create a separate homeland for themselves and their future generations. He underlined the need to reaffirm the commitment to build Pakistan as envisaged by their forefathers.
In line with the measures and decisions taken by the Nepal Government, the ceremony was organized at a very limited scale, the Embassy of Pakistan stated.