ISLAMABAD: To commemorate the 79th anniversary of Pakistan Resolution, a flag hoisting ceremony took place at the Embassy of Pakistan Brussels on Saturday (March 23).
The Deputy Head of Mission and Acting Ambassador, Asif Hussain Memon raised the flag of Pakistan with national anthem playing in the background, said a message received here.
Messages of President and Prime Minister of Pakistan were read out by the Economic Minister Omar Hameed and Deputy Head of Mission Asif Hussain Memon respectively.
Prayers were also offered for the martyrs of terrorists’ attacks in New Zealand and Kashmiri people who lost their lives in struggle against Indian Forces of Occupation.
This year an art competition on the icons of Pakistan was also organized for the children.
Certificates and prizes were distributed among the participants by the DHM and Pakistan’s Honorary Consul General in Ghent Ms.
Karin Zoeter.
Stall of Hina painting on hand and face painting was also set up.
A large number of participants from Pakistani diaspora in various cities of Belgium and Luxembourg gathered at the Embassy to celebrate the event with full fervour.