Flag-hoisting ceremonies at missions in Abu Dhabi, DubaiLast updated: August 14, 2026 | 14:472 MIN READPakistan’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 Dhabi1/14Pakistan’s Ambassador to the UAE, Shafqat Ali Khan, hoists the national flag during Pakistan’s Independence Day celebrations at the Embassy in Abu Dhabi.Pakistan Embassy in Abu Dhabi2/14In Dubai Fawad Ahmed Khan Acting Consul General along with Consul officials, led the celebrations in the city, inspiring patriotic fervour among the community.Ahmad Alotbi/Gulf News3/14The 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.Ahmad Alotbi/Gulf News4/14Pakistan’s Ambassador to the UAE, Shafqat Ali Khan, cuts a cake during Pakistan’s Independence Day celebrations at the Embassy in Abu Dhabi.Pakistan Embassy in Abu Dhabi5/14Fawad 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.Ahmad Alotbi/Gulf News6/14Pakistani Embassy officials and community members in Abu Dhabi join the celebrations marking Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day at the Embassy.Pakistan Embassy in Abu Dhabi7/14Pakistan’s Ambassador to the UAE, Shafqat Ali Khan, delivers a speech during Pakistan’s Independence Day celebrations at the Embassy in Abu Dhabi.Pakistan Embassy in Abu Dhabi8/14Fawad 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.Supplied9/14Fawad Ahmed Khan, Acting Consul General delivers a speech.Ahmad Alotbi/Gulf News10/14Women attend Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day celebrations in Dubai, joining the Pakistani community in marking the national occasion with patriotic fervour.Supplied11/14Youngsters join festivities to mark Pakistan Independence Day in DubaiAhmad Alotbi/Gulf News12/14Fawad 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.13/14Community members joined together to sing the national anthem, creating a scene filled with patriotic spirit and love for their homeland, Pakistan.Ahmad Alotbi/Gulf News14/14Ahmad Alotbi/Gulf NewsRelated Topics:Get Updates on Topics You ChooseUp Next
