World leaders, diplomats extend Independence Day greetings

In Tehran, the Iranian government sponsored billboards featuring landmarks from all provinces of the country


News Desk August 14, 2018
Pakistan's Independence Day banners plastered across Tehran. PHOTO: RADIO PAKISTAN

As Pakistan marks its 72nd Independence Day, world leaders and diplomats extended warm wishes to the nation.

In Tehran, the Iranian government sponsored billboards featuring landmarks from all provinces of the country as Supreme Leader Ayatollah Syed Ali Khamenei greeted Pakistanis on the occasion.

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Billboards put up in Tehran. PHOTO: RADIO PAKISTAN Billboards put up in Tehran. PHOTO: RADIO PAKISTAN

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The Indian high commission in Islamabad took to Twitter to remind people of the two countries of the “common quest for a democratic, peaceful and prosperous region.”

https://twitter.com/IndiainPakistan/status/1029278562761826305

In a video message shared on Twitter, British High Commissioner Thomas Drew wished those watching Urdu and reiterated the United Kingdom’s support for the country. “I have been visiting Pakistan for the last 12 years and (have) lived here for five. I have developed a strong bond with the country. But today I will speak about the future – which I believe will be extraordinary. Pakistan Zindabad!”

https://twitter.com/TomDrewUK/status/1029227671870496768

The United States embassy in Islamabad also extended greetings.



German Ambassador Martin Kobler extended independence day greetings in an Urdu video message too.

COMMENTS (1)

LOL | 5 years ago | Reply hahahahaha after all that Chabahar port failed drama by Modi, Iran includes all of Kashmir as part of Pakistan. hahahaha. and this bollywood nation thought Modi would 'isolate' Pakistan. what a failed 5 years of Modi.
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