Pakistani national anthem played by the Australian Royal Military College band on the occasion of Pakistan Day reception. —X/Zhchaudhri
Ceremonies were held in various capitals across the world to mark the 84th Pakistan Day with national spirit and great fervour.
The day commemorates the passing of the Lahore Resolution on March 23, 1940, when the All-India Muslim League demanded a separate homeland for the Muslims of the British Indian Empire.
During the ceremony, messages from President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif were read out to the audience, which underscored its significance, describing it as the turning point in the struggle for the creation of Pakistan.
US
Ambassador Masood Khan hosted a spectacular reception at the Embassy in Washington which was attended by dignitaries from the diplomatic and defence corps, notables from the Pakistani community, and representatives from the media. — X/@PakinUSA
Iran
Pakistan’s Envoy to Iran Mudassir Tipu said he was deeply honoured to have video mapping of Pakistan and Iran flags at Azadi Square in Tehran. “It symbolized the depth & and breadth of ties of brotherly neighbours. Thousands of people joined the historic moment. Immensely grateful to Tehran for its cooperation and warmth,” he said. — X/@AmbMudassir
China
Ambassador Khalil Hashmi hosted Pakistan Day event at the embassy in Beijing. —APP
South Korea
Dignitaries, diplomatic community, academia, business people, Pakistani diaspora and friends of Pakistan attended the reception hosted by the embassy. At the event, Deputy Minister Chung Byung-Won congratulated Pakistan and spoke about growing relations between the two counties. — X/@PakinROKorea
Bangladesh
High Commissioner Syed Ahmed Maroof hoisted national flag to mark the Pakistan Day. Paying tribute to the historic struggle for Pakistan’s creation, the HC urged for realising vision of founding fathers. —X/PakinBangladesh
Japan
Saudi Arabia
Flag hoisting ceremony held at the Embassy of Pakistan in Riyadh. — X/@PakinSaudiArab
Australia
Brisbane’s iconic bridge turned green and white to mark the Pakistan Day. — X/Zhchaudhri
Westminster Abbey marks Pakistan Day with Special Service, as Pakistan’s flag hoisted on its rooftop. — X/@PakistaninUK
