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The celebration of the 70th Independence Day of Pakistan was kept simple in the UAE, as a mark of respect for victims of the Quetta terror attack. A special prayer was offered for the victims.
Even national songs were not performed at the Embassy of Pakistan in Abu Dhabi, where members of the Pakistani community turned up in large numbers.
While felicitating community members in Abu Dhabi, Dr Faisal Aziz, Charge d' Affaires, recalled the great sacrifices made by the nation's forefathers 70 years ago for a separate homeland.
#PakistaniIndependenceDay celebrations began with the flag hoisting ceremony performed at the Pakistani Embassy.. pic.twitter.com/PjYoQ2cd7vThe charge d' affaires said the day was being celebrated with the conviction that "it will be a harbinger of political, economic and social stability".
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) August 14, 2016
Children rejoice after the flag hoisting ceremony to celebrate the #PakistanIndependenceDay in #AbuDhabi pic.twitter.com/F1lJipp8icDr Aziz also highlighted some of the recent initiatives introduced by the government for overseas Pakistanis. He referred to the public open day held every week, where embassy officials have face-to-face meetings with the community members to resolve their problems.
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) August 14, 2016
Summar Javed, the Acting Consul General of #Pakistan hoisted the national flag at the Consulate premises... pic.twitter.com/rYCZgHrjMvJaved paid tribute to the visionary leadership of Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah and recounted the sacrifices of the people during the freedom struggle as well as in the war against terror.
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) August 14, 2016
#Pakistan expats assembled at Consulate in Bur DubaiA cake-cutting ceremony was also held to commemorate the day.
#Dudai, #UAE #PakistanZindabad #HappyIndependenceDay pic.twitter.com/MsIQSnTVOd
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) August 14, 2016
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