Pak. Day Celebrated at Con. Gen.’Reside.

The Republic Day of Pakistan was celebrated on 23rd March in a simple and graceful ceremony at the residence of Consul General of Pakistan in Vancouver. The day’s events included a flag hoisting ceremony. Ms. Layla Khan did the MC. The ceremony started with the recitation of Quran by Maulana A.Latif Naumani. Mr. Fahad Amjad,Consul read messages from Mr. Mamnoon Hussain President of Pakistan and the Prime Minister Mr. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi. Dr. Muhammad Tariq , the Consul General, first congratulated the Pakistani community and highlighted the importance of day in history of Pakistan. He briefed the audience about imporving situa- tion of Pakistan. He said that besides celebrating Lahore Resolution, we came here to pay tribute to the founding fathers of Pakistan: Allma M.Iqbal,Quaid-e-Azam M.Ali Jinnah, Ch.Rahmath Ali and others, who made history for Pakistan. For the younger people, I would add here that although Pakistan was created as a separated country in 1947. He thanked everyone who joined him and his team at this historical occasion and the Flag hoisting ceremony. The special cake cutting ceremony for 78th Pakistan Day was led by Dr. Muhammad Tariq and seniors members of the Pakistani Community. This special occasion cake was prepared by the family of Mr. Salim Karim. At the end, delicious lunch was served which was prepared by Pakwan Restaurant Surrey.