The Embassy of Pakistan, Abu Dhabi organized an elegant Flag Hoisting Ceremony at its premises on 14 August 2026 to commemorate the 80th Independence Day of Pakistan with national zeal and enthusiasm. A large number of Pakistani community members along with their families attended the event. Messages of the Pakistani leadership including President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar were read out during the event.
Ambassador of Pakistan to the United Arab Emirates Shafqat Ali Khan hoisted the national flag to the tune of the national anthem.
Speaking on the occasion, Ambassador Shafqat Ali Khan welcomed the guests and congratulated the participants on the 79th anniversary of the Pakistan’s Independence Day. Praying for peace and prosperity of Pakistan, the Ambassador urged the community members to continue playing their constructive role in the progress and prosperity of Pakistan. Referring to the role of Pakistani community in the UAE, the Ambassador appreciated their contribution in the development of the UAE as well as their support to the national economy through their hard-earned remittances; and serving as a bridge between the two brotherly nations. The Ambassador thanked the Government of the UAE for its longstanding hospitality towards more than 2.2 million Pakistanis and for the care and support extended to the community in almost every aspect of their lives, noting that the welcoming environment and opportunities provided by the UAE have enabled Pakistanis to contribute positively to the country's development while maintaining strong ties with their homeland. The Ambassador appealed the community to pay due reverence to the local laws and be a law-abiding citizens of the UAE.
During the ceremony, children from Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Arab Pakistan School sang patriotic songs with enthusiasm. The children also joined the Ambassador in Independence Day Cake Cutting.
