UAE | General
Pakistanis in UAE mark Independence Day
The large Pakistani community in the UAE celebrated their country's 61st Independence Day on Thursday.
- By Marten Youssef, Staff Reporter
- Published: 13:02 August 14, 2008
- Image Credit: Ravindranath/Gulf News
- Around 700,000 Pakistani expatriates live in the UAE
Abu Dhabi: The large Pakistani community in the UAE celebrated their country's 61st Independence Day on Thursday.
People gathered early morning at the Pakistan Embassy in Abu Dhabi and consulate in Dubai in Bur Dubai for the flag hoisting ceremonies to mark the Independence Day. Dr Saeed Mahmand, Consul General hoisted the flag at the consulate in Bur Dubai.
Around 700,000 Pakistani expatriates live in the UAE.
Messages from Pakistan President Perves Musharraf and Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani were read at the missions.
“Sixty one years ago, the birth of Pakistan epitomised the successful culmination of a long and arduous struggle against the seemingly insurmountable odds by the Muslims of the sub-continent,'' Musharraf said.
Latest news
- Youngsters dance and raise cash for charity
- Dubai departments upgrade services
- Get yourself a free test for diabetes
- Ensuring a safety net for intellectual property
- Reader's issue addressed
- 5,552 illegals held in Dubai this year
- Man cleared because he took drugs in France
- Man charged with trafficking women
- Auditors to probe Mizin graft case
- Breaking down cultural barriers with photographs
- Abu Dhabi Crown Prince visits Islamic centre
- Police's secret source scheme reaps rewards
- Transfusion centre launches new toll free number
- Mirror, mirror show me the way
- Smart e-Gate system launched
Community Reports
-
Mirror, mirror show me the way
Driver on Salam Street had so many boxes and fruits piled into car, he would not be able to view rear or right side mirrors
-
Parents should be more vigilant
Reader's picture highlights risk of negligence by caretakers
-
Warming up to ‘Mobilise the Earth' theme
Dubai school dedicates a whole week to celebrating Earth Day with can-collection drives, sapling plantation and painting competition among others
-
Drivers using mobiles put others' lives at risk
Speeding is dangerous for the driver and other motorists
