The 83rd celebration of Pakistan Day was held at Pakistan Mission to the United Nations, New York jointly with the Consulate General of Pakistan in New York on Thursday.

The national flag was hoisted by the Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN Ambassador Munir Akram, as the national anthem was played.

Ambassador Munir Akram congratulated all Pakistanis on celebrating this historic day when the idea of Pakistan was conceived. He also felicitated on the arrival of the blessed month of Ramadan.

The Ambassador paid tribute to the Father of the Nation, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, and all the leaders of the Freedom Movement, who conceived, struggled, and sacrificed for the creation of Pakistan.

Expressing his solidarity with the people of Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, he said that on Pakistan day, we cannot forget people of Jammu and Kashmir.

He urged to celebrate this day with immense pride but also with deep introspection. He said we must remember the wisdom and fortitude of our ancestors.

Ambassador Munir Akram said Pakistan is contributing to progress in science and technology, finance and all other fields of work across the world.

He also applauded the team of Pakistan Mission and the Consulate General New York.

He prayed to Almighty Allah to bless our Nation with continuous strength and give us the wisdom to heed the call of our great Founding Father for Unity, Faith and Discipline.

Consul General New York, Ayesha Ali read out the Pakistan Day message of President Dr Arif Alvi while Deputy Permanent Representative Aamir Khan read out the message from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on the occasion.