Singapore: A flag-hoisting ceremony was held at Pakistan House, Singapore, to commemorate the 86th National Day of Pakistan. In view of the prevailing situation in the Middle East region, the ceremony was held in a simple and dignified manner. Members of the Pakistani community, officials of the High Commission and their families attended the ceremony.
High Commissioner Rabia Shafiq hoisted the national flag to the tune of the National Anthem. Messages from the President and the Prime Minister of Pakistan were read out on the occasion.
In her remarks, the High Commissioner stated that March 23 serves as a powerful reminder of the struggle and sacrifices made by the Muslims of the subcontinent for the creation of a separate homeland. She also paid homage to struggle and visionary leadership of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and conveyed that the government is celebrating 150th Birth Anniversary of Jinnah this year with a number of planned commemorative activities. She emphasized the collective responsibility to uphold the ideals of the nation and to keep the Pakistani flag flying high, particularly in these testing times.
She noted that Pakistanis are a resilient nation, capable of overcoming challenges with unity and determination. The High Commissioner also commended the overseas Pakistani community for their vital role as ambassadors of Pakistan’s culture and for their significant contributions to the national economy through remittances.
The ceremony concluded with prayers for global peace as well as for the security, stability, and economic prosperity of Pakistan, in line with the vision of the country’s founding fathers.
