A flag hoisting ceremony was held at Pakistan House – the Residence of Consul General of Pakistan in Los Angeles – today.
The ceremony was attended by notable members of Pakistani-American community from different parts of California. The event was also attended by Mayor of Artesia Mr. Ali Sajjad Taj, Mayor of Torrance Mr. George K. Chen and Member of Torrance City Council Mr. Asam Sheikh.
The ceremony commenced with the recitation from the Holy Quran. Consul General of Pakistan in Los Angeles Mr. Asim Ali Khan raised the national flag while the national anthem of Pakistan was being played. Special messages from the President of Pakistan Mr. Asif Ali Zardari and the Prime Minister of Pakistan Mr. Muhammad Shehbaz Shairf were read out on the occasion.
