National Day celebrated in China

ISLAMABAD, March 23 (APP):The National Day of Pakistan was celebrated with national spirit and great fervor at the Embassy of Pakistan in Beijing to mark the passing of Pakistan Resolution on March 23, 1940.
The ceremony of Pakistan Day commenced with the recitation of verses from Holy Quran. Ambassador of Pakistan Masood Khalid raised the national flag and gradually hoisted it to the mast’s summit, with the invigorating tune of the national anthem, a message received here Friday said.
He read out messages of the president and prime minister of Pakistan. He urged the Pakistani community to unite in order to achieve the national milestones.
He also urged 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.
Masood Khalid said 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.
In order to celebrate the occasion, a grand National Day reception will also be held by the embassy later in the evening at a local hotel.