New York: Pakistan’s 75 Independence Day was marked at the Pakistan House in Brooklyn, with great national fervor.
Pakistani Consul General, American officials and members of the Pakistani community graced the event with their presence.
The theme of the event organized by Alizai Foundation was ‘Stability of Pakistan’.
The event was moded by Shah Rooz Alizai.
The function began with the recitation of the Holy Quran, after which well-known community leaders, Rana Akhlaq Ahmed and Mirza Anees Baig recited Naat and religious poems.
The national anthems of America and Pakistan were also presented on this occasion. President of Pakistan Peoples Party America chapter Khalid Awan, Sarwar Chaudhry, Muslim League-N’s Danish Malik, PTI’s Abrar Khan and Zafar Khan also participated.
Founder of Pakistan House Naseem Khan also praised the role of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah for the establishment of Pakistan.
Congresswoman Yvette Clark and other guests expressed their happiness for participating in the event. They said that the work of Pakistanis in American welfare organizations is commendable.
A cake cutting ceremony was also held in connection with the Independence Day, while a pledge was also expressed that the Pakistani community would always maintain the tradition of an active role in the development of America.
