KUWAIT CITY, Aug 17: The Embassy of Pakistan organized a flag hoisting ceremony at the Chancery on August 14, 2023, to mark the 76th Independence Day of Pakistan. The ceremony was attended by a large number of Pakistani community members. Messages from the president, as well as the prime minister of Pakistan, were read out, where the leadership stressed that the entire nation must work with utmost devotion for the development and progress of the country.

Ambassador of Pakistan to Kuwait Malik Muhammad Farooq paid tribute to the forefathers of the nation for their relentless services and sacrifices, which led to the creation of a separate homeland for the Muslims of the Subcontinent. He stressed that as a nation, Pakistan has witnessed serious challenges and measured up to each one with resilience, resolve and pride. He extended felicitations and urged the community members to work diligently and wholeheartedly for the progress and development of Pakistan. He acknowledged the contribution of Pakistanis residing in Kuwait towards the progress and development of both nations.

As part of a series of events to observe the 76th Independence Day of Pakistan, the ambassador appeared on KTV2 show ‘Good Morning Kuwait’ to highlight the significance of the day. An exclusive documentary by KTV Arabic in collaboration with the embassy was telecast featuring the 60 years of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Kuwait. His Highness the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah conveyed their congratulatory messages to the leadership of Pakistan. By Mujahid Iqbal