Thousands attend Pakistan's Independence Day ceremony

Over 60,000 Pakistanis from all walks of life attended Pakistan's 78th Independence Day celebrations at the Dubai Exhibition Centre in Expo City on Sunday.

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The festivities were graced by Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, alongside Ambassador Faisal Niaz Tirmizi.

The gathering also included diplomats, Emirati dignitaries, and members of the vibrant Pakistani community in the UAE.

The mega public event, organised by Emirates Loves Pakistan in collaboration with the Pakistan Association Dubai (PAD) and supported by Dubai Police, is the largest Pakistan Independence Day celebration in the world.

The occasion provided an opportunity to strengthen social relations within the Pakistani community and reflected the established diplomatic ties between the peoples of the UAE and Pakistan.

Sheikh Nahyan remarked: “It is an honour to join you in commemorating Pakistan's Independence Day. I extend my warmest congratulations to you all and to the people of Pakistan on this momentous occasion. Here in Dubai, we also celebrate the deep bonds of friendship and brotherhood uniting Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates.”