Pakistan National Day was celebrated in Qatar on Sunday with national zeal and enthusiasm.
A large number of members of the Pakistani community from all walks of life attended the flag-hoisting ceremony held at the Pakistan embassy in Doha, a statement said.
Ambassador Muhammad Aamer hoisted the national flag.
A smartly turned out military contingent from Pakistan gave salute to the national flag.
Messages of Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on the occasion of Pakistan National Day were read out.
Addressing the community on the occasion, Aamer recalled the sacrifices rendered by the forefathers in the struggle to achieve Pakistan.
He paid tribute to Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Allama Muhammad Iqbal and other leaders of the independence movement.
Pakistan and Qatar, the envoy said, share a long history of close and friendly relations, based on mutual respect, trust and understanding.
Aamer highlighted that bilateral relations between Pakistan and Qatar are based on historical bonds of a shared faith, heritage and culture.
He also expressed the hope that these ties would further strengthen in the years ahead.
The envoy thanked and appreciated the people and government of Qatar, especially His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani for his continued support and hospitality extended to the Pakistani community, year after year.
He also expressed pride in the contribution of the Pakistani community in the remarkable progress and prosperity of Qatar.
The ceremony concluded with prayers for progress, prosperity and solidarity of Pakistan, the statement added.
