Pakistani expats celebrate Independence Day in UAE

Flag-hoisting ceremonies at missions in Abu Dhabi, Dubai

Last updated: August 14, 2026 | 14:47

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Pakistan’s Ambassador to the UAE, Shafqat Ali Khan, joins community members in celebrating Pakistan’s Independence Day at the Embassy in Abu Dhabi.

Pakistan Embassy in Abu Dhabi

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Pakistan’s Ambassador to the UAE, Shafqat Ali Khan, hoists the national flag during Pakistan’s Independence Day celebrations at the Embassy in Abu Dhabi.

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In Dubai Fawad Ahmed Khan Acting Consul General along with Consul officials, led the celebrations in the city, inspiring patriotic fervour among the community.

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The colours of the Pakistani flag fluttered high as the expat community came together to mark the 79th anniversary of Pakistan’s Independence Day with heartfelt patriotism and pride.

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Pakistan’s Ambassador to the UAE, Shafqat Ali Khan, cuts a cake during Pakistan’s Independence Day celebrations at the Embassy in Abu Dhabi.

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Fawad Ahmed Khan Acting Consul General and Consul officials cut a cake during the country’s 79th Independence Day celebrations in Dubai, leading the festivities and inspiring patriotic fervour among the Pakistani community.

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Pakistani Embassy officials and community members in Abu Dhabi join the celebrations marking Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day at the Embassy.

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Pakistan’s Ambassador to the UAE, Shafqat Ali Khan, delivers a speech during Pakistan’s Independence Day celebrations at the Embassy in Abu Dhabi.

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Fawad Ahmed Khan, Acting Consul General of Pakistan in Dubai, looks at a painting of Pakistan’s father of the nation Quaid-e-Azam Muhammed Ali Jinnah during an exhibition at the Pakistani Consulate in Dubai.

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Fawad Ahmed Khan, Acting Consul General delivers a speech.

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Women attend Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day celebrations in Dubai, joining the Pakistani community in marking the national occasion with patriotic fervour.

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Youngsters join festivities to mark Pakistan Independence Day in Dubai

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Fawad Ahmed Khan, Acting Consul General of Pakistan in Dubai, poses with officials from the consulate and community members during Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day celebrations in Dubai.

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Community members joined together to sing the national anthem, creating a scene filled with patriotic spirit and love for their homeland, Pakistan.

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