The 70th Independence Day of Pakistan was celebrated at the Embassy of Pakistan in Kabul with great national fervor and enthusiasm. The flag hoisting ceremony commenced with the recitation of the Holy Quran followed by the national anthem and hoisting of Pakistan's national flag by the Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Iqbal Zafar Jhagra, who was the chief guest of the ceremony, and Ambassador Zahid Nasrullah Khan.
Pakistan envoy Zahid Nasrullah Khan welcoming the Special Guest, Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Iqbal Zafar Jhagra, impressed upon the Embassy officials and members of the armed forces that Pakistan has made unprecedented progress in a short span of 70 years and a bright future awaits the country.
Speaking on the occasion, Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa said that Pakistan had made remarkable progress during the last seventy years in the fields of education, defence and science and technology.
The Governor congratulated the participants and the people of Pakistan on the 70th Independence Day Anniversary of Pakistan. Iqbal Zafar Jhagra underlined the need for closer cooperation between Afghanistan and Pakistan, saying that Afghanistan is very important neighbor of Pakistan.
The Governor paid rich tribute to the security forces of Pakistan who have offered immense sacrifices against the war on terrorism. The Ambassador Zahid Nasrullah read out the messages of the President and Prime Minister which were received with applause by the audience.
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