The National Day of Pakistan was celebrated in California and other parts of the West Coast with traditional zeal and fervor. To commemorate the Pakistan Day, a Flag-hoisting ceremony was organized by the Consulate General of Pakistan Los Angeles.
A significant number of Pakistani-American community members on the West Coast attended the ceremony.
The messages from the President and the Prime Minister of Pakistan were read out following the Flag hoisting.
During his remarks on the occasion, Consul General Mr. Asim Ali Khan appreciated the contributions made by the Pakistani-American community and highlighted the need for the community to work together to address the challenges facing the motherland.
The Consul General underscored that Pakistan, besides being the fifth largest country in the world in terms of population, has taken tremendous strides in terms of development since its inception and will remain relevant and integral to the international community despite current challenges.
The Consul General also highlighted the positive role that the Pakistani-American community can play in projecting a positive image of Pakistan abroad, strengthening Pak-U.S. relations and for the economic development of Pakistan.
