(Tokyo, March 23, 2022): The National Day of Pakistan was celebrated at the Embassy of Pakistan, Tokyo with zeal, fervor and enthusiasm. The ceremony commence with recitation from the Holy Quran followed by the National Anthem of Pakistan. Ambassador Imtiaz Ahmad hoisted the nation flag whilst the audience recited the National Anthem.
The messages of President and Prime Minister of Pakistan were read to the audience. The Ambassador in his remarks paid homage to the father of the nation Muhammad Ali Jinnah, and all the other great leaders of the freedom movement who paved the way for the creation of Pakistan. He reiterated that Pakistan had been achieved after rendering innumerable sacrifices, hence, it was imperative upon all Pakistanis to strive for promoting peace, progress and unity in Pakistan.
A special picture exhibition to mark the Pakistan Resolution day was also held. Later a ceremony was held to launch a commemorative song prepared by the Embassy in collaboration with Pakistani community to mark 70 years of friendship between Pakistan and Japan.
Special Supplements were published in two leading English newspapers of Japan. National Day of Pakistan related gatherings were also arranged in different parts of Japan by community groups.
Tokyo, PR#12/2022
