The National Day of Pakistan was celebrated with national spirit and great fervour at Embassy of Pakistan, Beijing in a ceremony to mark the passing of Pakistan Resolution on 23rd March, 1940. The Pakistan Day ceremony commenced with the recitation of verses from Holy Quran.
Ambassador of Pakistan Masood Khalid raised the national flag and hoisted it to the mast's summit, with the invigorating tune of the national anthem. Ambassador Masood Khalid read out messages of the President of Pakistan and Prime Minister of Pakistan. He urged the Pakistani community to unite in order to achieve the national milestones.
Ambassador shed light on the recent situation between India and Pakistan, and lauded the united response of the Pakistani nation and armed forces in foiling the naked aggression. Ambassador also reiterated Pakistan's unflinching diplomatic moral and political support to the people of Kashmir in their quest for the right to self determination.
Ambassador highlighted the importance of Pakistan-China friendship and said that both countries share the dream of development, peace and security in the region. He said that the friendship between Pakistan and China has withstood the test of time through mutual trust and support. Students from Pakistan Embassy College, Beijing presented national songs. The ceremony was attended by Pakistani community in China.