🇵🇰 “Green Crescent Rising… Pakistan’s 79 Years of Unity and Resolve

Ashraf AboArafe

Cairo, 14 August 2025 – The Embassy of Pakistan in Cairo marked the nation’s 79th Independence Day with a blend of solemn pride and joyful celebration. Ambassador Aamir Shouket hoisted the national flag at the Chancery, followed by the resonant notes of the National Anthem, a recitation from the Holy Quran, and the reading of messages from the President, Prime Minister, and Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister.

In his address, Ambassador Shouket paid tribute to the sacrifices and vision of Pakistan’s founding fathers, led by Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. He hailed the enduring unity and resilience of the Pakistani nation, citing Operation Bunyan-Al-Marsoos in May 2025 as a testament to Pakistan’s stature as a responsible and dignified member of the international community.

Reaffirming Pakistan’s steadfast solidarity with the Kashmiri and Palestinian peoples, the Ambassador underscored the deepening political, economic, defence, and cultural ties between Pakistan and Egypt. He also commended the Pakistani community in Egypt for their dedication to national progress and their role in enriching bilateral relations.

The ceremony brought together Embassy officials and Pakistani community members from diverse walks of life, united in pride for their homeland’s journey and achievements.