Pakistan Day celebrated in France

ISLAMABAD, Mar 22 (APP):The Embassy of Pakistan in Paris Friday commemorated the Pakistan Day (March 23) with a pledge to make the country stronger and prosperous.
In his address, the ambassador Moin ul Haque recalled the vision of Allama Iqbal for a separate homeland for the Muslims of South Asia.
He said that Quaid-e-Azam was a charismatic leader, who secured freedom in the shape of Pakistan. He said that we have earned freedom through great sacrifices of our forefathers, saying that it is now our responsibility to work hard collectively for the development of our country.
The ambassador said this is the time that our traditional commemoration of the Pakistan Day should translate into a sincere resolve and determination to forge unity, faith and discipline in our ranks and to make Pakistan a great country amongst the comity of nations.
The ceremony was attended by members of the Pakistani community, officers of the missions and their families and media persons in large number.
The messages of the President and the Prime Minister of Pakistan were also read on the occasion .
The ambassador thanked the Pakistani community in France for their constructive role in projecting Pakistan’s positive image in France.
He called upon them to support the policies and initiatives of the government to bring peace in the region, attract foreign investment and businesses to Pakistan and contribute in the socio-economic development of the country.