Governor stresses closer Pak-Afghan cooperation

PESHAWAR: The Independence Day was celebrated at the Embassy of Pakistan in Kabul.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Iqbal Zafar Jhagra, who was the chief guest at the ceremony, and Ambassador Zahid Nasrullah Khan hoisted the national flag after recitation from the Holy Quran.

According to an official handout, Pakistan envoy in Kabul in his speech welcomed the governor.

He said Pakistan had made unprecedented progress in the last 70 years and had a bright future.

The governor said Pakistan had progressed well since independence in the fields of education, defence, science and technology.

He congratulated the participants and the people of Pakistan on the Independence Day.

Iqbal Zafar Jhagra underlined the need for closer cooperation between Afghanistan and Pakistan, saying that Afghanistan was a very important neighbour.

The governor paid rich tributes to the people of Pakistan and security forces for their immense sacrifices in the war on terrorism.

The Pakistan ambassador also read out the messages from the president and prime minister which were well received by the audience.