Pakistan High Commission, London celebrated 80th Independence Day with traditional zeal and enthusiasm. Chairman Kashmir Committee, Rana Muhammad Qasim Noon attended the ceremony as guest-of-honour. The event was attended by a large number of members of the Pakistani community, friends of Pakistan, media personnel, and the officials of Pakistan High Commission with families.
High Commissioner of Pakistan to UK, Tipu Usman hoisted Pakistan flag to the tune of National Anthem. The special ceremony commenced with the recitation of the Holy Quran. Messages of the President, the Prime Minister and the Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister of Pakistan were read.
High Commissioner Tipu Usman, in his address, commemorated the vision and sacrifices of the nation's founders. He paid tributes to Quaid-e-Azam’s leadership and the courage of all the men and women whose unwavering solidarity, struggle and resilience made independence of Pakistan possible.
The High Commissioner reiterated that Pakistani diaspora in UK are the real ambassadors and appreciated their hard work, dedication & passion who are playing an important role in bridging Pakistan and the UK. Tipu Usman reaffirmed Pakistan’s moral, political and diplomatic support to the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IIOJK) in their just struggle for the right to self determination as per UN Security Council resolutions.
National songs, music performances by British-Pakistani Soprano Ms. Saira Peter and participation of children made the Independence Day celebrations more zealous and vibrant. Later, the High Commissioner, along with guests performed cake cutting to celebrate Independence Day of Pakistan.
