To celebrate 75th Independence Day of Pakistan, the Embassy of Pakistan in Kabul organized a colourful ceremony, says a press release received here today from Kabul. The ceremony commenced with the recitation from the Holy Quran, followed by the messages from the President, Prime Minister and Foreign Minister were read on the occasion. The Ambassador H.E. Mansoor Ahmad Khan welcomed the Pakistani community and thanked for their participation in the ceremony. The ambassador said that Pakistan since its creation faced multiple challenges but it has overcome all such challenges to a great extent. Pakistan is now one of the strongest countries of the Islamic ummah due to its constant progress in all fields, he added. He highlighted the sacrifices and struggle of national leaders including Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Allama Iqbal and others for securing an independent country for the Muslims of the sub-continent. The ambassador also stated that Pakistan is today facing economic challenges, but I am quite hopeful that through constant efforts and struggle, the challenges will be overcome and our future generation will live in a prosperous Pakistan. Mr. Khan while highlighting Pakistan foreign policy said that Pakistan desires to have good and friendly relations with all countries of the world, especially with Muslim ummah and neighbouring countries. Afghanistan being a brotherly neighbouring country is important for Pakistan. The ambassador said that Pakistan is committed to continue humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan. He added that Pakistan shares common religion, culture, border etc. with Afghanistan, therefore, we support Afghanistan in all circumstances. He stated that both countries understand significance of regional connectivity, therefore support TAPI and Railways projects in order to overcome regional poverty.
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