An official ceremony to mark the 78th anniversary of Independence of Pakistan was held at Pakistan House Tehran, today. Members of Pakistani community in Iran and officials of the Embassy, attended the ceremony. The ceremony commenced with the playing of national anthem and hoisting of the national flag by Charge d' Affaires Mr. Ahmad Shami. It was followed by reading out of Messages of President and Prime Minister of Pakistan. Charge d' Affaires Mr. Ahmad Shami paid rich tributes to the founding fathers of the nation Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal and other leaders who led the Pakistan movement and offered sacrifices for the creation of an independent Muslim state. While congratulating the Pakistani diaspora on Pakistan’s Independence Day, Charge d' Affaires urged them to serve the country with dedication. Pakistan has faced multiple challenges, since Independence but by the grace of Almighty Allah and with the dedication and hard work of our citizens, the nation has continued its forward march as a modern and progressive state. Charge d' Affaires reiterated that Pakistan and Iran are two brotherly and fraternal nations whose relations are rooted deep in historical, cultural and religious affinities. The trajectory of Pak-Iran relations is going upwards due to commitment of leadership of the both countries.
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