Embassy of Pakistan

Abu Dhabi

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PRESS RELEASE

Today, Pakistan Embassy to the United Arab Emirates organized an event to commemorate Pakistan’s National Day. The event was widely attended by the Pakistani community members including women and children as well as Embassy personnel along with their families. The ceremony was opened with the flag hoisting by Ambassador Faisal Niaz Tirmizi and playing of the National Anthem. National Day messages by the President, Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister of Pakistan were read out. A group of Pakistani students sang milli naghmas with national passion and enthusiasm.
Speaking on the occasion, Ambassador Tirmizi recalled the long and heroic struggle and sacrifices of the Muslims of sub-continent, resulting in Pakistan’s independence. The Ambassador emphasized the need of unity, tolerance and harmony in the society to counter formidable economic challenges and making Pakistan a stable and prosperous country. Emphasizing the value of independence and freedom, he reiterated Pakistan’s principled position for the realization of the right to self determination of the people of IIOJK and Palestine who have remained victims of aggression and violence by the occupation forces for decades.
The Ambassador highlighted the significance of strong bilateral relations between Pakistan and the UAE and underscored the important role played by Pakistanis in the progress and prosperity of the UAE. He mentioned that Pakistanis residing in the UAE have made huge contribution in Pakistan’s economy in overcoming economic challenges and acknowledged their immense contributions.
As a mark of tribute to the founding father of the UAE, the Embassy will officially launch a book on the Life and Works of Late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan by Mr. Khan Zaman Suroor, a prominent Pakistani living in the UAE for over 55 years. This is a tribute from the Pakistani community to the Year of Community declared by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Availing the opportunity, he also called upon the community members to remain a valuable asset of the UAE society and continue to abide by UAE’s laws, rules as well as norms.

Abu Dhabi,
23 March 2025