Pakistan Day celebrated in UAE

ABU DHABI: The 77th Pakistan Day was celebrated in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with national zeal and fervour on the premises of the Embassy of Pakistan, Abu Dhabi and Consulate General of Pakistan, Dubai.

The ceremony at Abu Dhabi was inaugurated with flag hoisting by Ambassador Moazzam Ahmed Khan and playing of the National Anthem. The ambassador welcomed the community members and mentioned that Pakistanis residing in the UAE were a valuable asset for the country as they had been making tremendous contribution towards Pakistan's economy through their remittances.

Consul General of Pakistan to Dubai Syed Javed Hassan hoisted the National Flag at the consulate in Dubai. Talking to Geo TV, Brigadier (R) Syed Jawed Hassan said that Pakistan had passed many milestones under the present leadership and every Pakistani in UAE was an "Ambassador of Pakistan."

The UAE is home to approximately 1.3 million Pakistanis - the second largest expatriate community in the UAE, which is gainfully employed and actively participates in the progress and development of the UAE.

Keeping the tradition alive, Pakistan Association, Dubai and Pakistan Social Centre of Sharjah have also organised a series of events to celebrate Pakistan Day. Pakistan cultural show was held in Pakistan Social Centre where famous singer Saleem Javed sung national songs and comedian Hanif Raja enthralled the audience with his hilarious standup comedy. Pakistan Social Centre's current President Khalid Hussain Chaudhry along with community members cut the cake on the auspicious day.