To mark Pakistan Day flag hoisting ceremony took place at the Embassy of Pakistan Brussels, Pakistan’s Ambassador to Belgium, the European Union and Luxembourg Mrs. Naghmana Alamgir Hashmi raised the flag of Pakistan with national anthem playing in the background.

The ceremony was attended by Pakistani community in large number living in Belgium and Luxembourg with great zeal and fervour.

In her address Ambassador Hashmi appreciated the role of Pakistani diaspora. She said that while we celebrate Pakistan Day in Belgium the fervour of Pakistani community proves the love of diaspora for their country, even if they were away from their mother land.

She said that now Pakistan was emerging as growing economy, it was important that overseas Pakistanis make investments in Pakistan rather than investing in other countries. The messages of President and Prime Minister were read by Minister Economic Mr. Omar Hameed and Deputy Head of Mission Mr. Asif Hussain Memon respectively.

The ceremony was conducted by head of Chancery Mr Giyan Chand. Students from Ghent Miss. Saba Kazmi, Miss. Rida Kazmi and Miss. Nida Kazmi presented national songs on the occasion.