Pakistan: A Pakistani Ranger (top) unfurls the Pakistani national flag as Indian Border Security Force (BSF) personnel (bottom) watch during a ceremony to celebrate Pakistan’s Independence Day at the India Pakistan Wagah border post on August 14, 2014.
The Pakistan High Commission here observed the nation’s 68th Independence Day on Thursday.
Pakistan’s High Commissioner to India, Abdul Basit, addressed the gathering after hoisting his country’s flag in the high commission premises.
In his address, High Commissioner Basit said, “Pakistan is committed to having normal relations with India on the basis of mutual respect. And, we are confident that in the times ahead, both Pakistan and India would be able to resolve their problems and issues and have peaceful relations.
I would also like to extend moral and diplomatic support to people of J&K in their legitimate struggle, which is enshrined in UN charter and universal declaration of human rights”, he added.
Bureau Report
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