BEIJING, AUG 14 (DNA):The Pakistan Embassy organized a dignified flag hoisting ceremony to commemorate the 79th Independence Day of Pakistan. The event also celebrated the historic victory in Marka-e-Haq during Operation Bunyan al-Marsous.
The ceremony commenced with the hoisting of the national flag by Deputy Head of Mission, Mr. Bilal Mahmood Chaudhary.
Messages of felicitations from the President, Prime Minister, and Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister of Pakistan were read out on the occasion. The messages paid glowing tribute to the sacrifices made during the freedom struggle under the visionary leadership of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, culminating in the creation of Pakistan on 14 August 1947. The messages also felicitated the nation on Pakistan’s great victory in Marka-e-Haq during the war imposed by India on 6-10th May 2025. They also underscored the importance of unity, perseverance, and adherence to national ideals for building a progressive and prosperous Pakistan.
In his remarks, Mr. Bilal Mahmood Chaudhary extended warm felelications to the Pakistani community in China. He also highlighted the decisive victory of Mark-e-Haq achieved during Operation Bunyan al-Marsous, underscoring it as a testament to the courage, resilience and capability of the Pakistani nation and its armed forces. He emphasized the deep-rooted Pakistan-China friendship as a model of inter-state relations and commended the constructive role of the Pakistani diaspora in promoting national development and strengthening bilateral ties through people-to-people contacts.
The ceremony also featured a short segment with patriotic songs and a video presentation highlighting the events of Marka-e-Haq, which added solemnity and patriotic fervor to the occasion.
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