To mark the 73rd Independence Day of Pakistan a graceful flag hoisting ceremony took place at the Embassy of Pakistan Brussels. Charge d’ Affairs Mr. Nauman Bashir Bhatti raised flag of Pakistan while national anthem was played, says a press release received here today from Brussels. Pakistani diaspora residing in Belgium and Luxembourg as well as local Belgians including Pakistan’s Honorary Consul General in Ghent, Ms. Karin Zoeter, participated in large number in the event. This year Independence Day has been dedicated to express solidarity with the people of Kashmir. In this connection an exhibition of photographs depicting atrocities being committed by the Indian Forces of Occupation on the innocent people of Kashmir was also arranged at the embassy. In her speech young Maham Sohail pointed out human rights violations in the Indian occupied Kashmir and Mrs. Rubina Kausar read her poem on Kashmir. Earlier the messages of the President and the Prime Minister of Pakistan were read out by Mr. Nauman Bashir Bhatti and Minister Press Syeda Sultana Rizvi respectively. The President of Pakistan Mr. Arif Alvi in his message has said: “No doubt freedom is a huge blessing. Now onus is upon us to present Pakistan as highly reputable, progressive and prosperous country among the comity of nations and thus transforming Pakistan under the vision of its founding leaders: Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Allama Iqbal” In his message the Prime Minister of Pakistan Mr. Imran Khan has reiterated Pakistan’s principled stance over Kashmir issue by extending full assurance to the Kashmiris, struggling for freedom, of its political, moral and diplomatic support Charge d’ Affaires Mr. Nauman Bhatti also distributed certificates among the children who expressed their love for Pakistan through art work and essays. *-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*
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