Beijing March 23 (TNS): Pakistan Day was celebrated with great fervor at Pakistan embassy in Beijing.
The ceremony commenced with the recitation of the holy Quran. Pakistan Ambassador Masood Khalid raised the national flag and with the invigorating tune of the national anthem.
Ambassador Khalid read out messages of the president and the prime minister. He urged the Pakistani community to unite in order to achieve the national milestones. He urged the Pakistani community to bring honour to the country and realize the dreams of the founding fathers to attain glory for Pakistan.
He 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 bond of 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.
Similar flag hoisting ceremonies were also held at Pakistani consulates in Chengdu, Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Shanghai.
