To commemorate the national day of Pakistan, a flag-hoisting ceremony was held at the Residence of the Embassy of Pakistan, Minsk today on 23 March 2022. The ceremony was attended by Pakistani diaspora, students and few Belarusians from different walks of life.
Ambassador Sajjad Haider Khan raised the national flag to the tune of national anthem of Pakistan. Addressing the participants , he delivered the message from the Prime Minister of Pakistan whereby a glowing tribute was paid to the leadership of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and that of the other leaders of the Independence Movement, whose unwavering struggle culminated in freedom for the Muslims of subcontinent.
Expressing the resolve to nurture Pakistan into a progressive Islamic society on the ideals of Riasat-e-Madina, the need for unity among nation during these testing times was underlined.
On the occasion, Pakistani children also sang Pakistani national songs.