The Pakistani community in Ghana has celebrated its 78th Independence Day anniversary with cultural festivities and a flag hoisting ceremony at the Pakistan High Commission in Accra.

Together with the Pakistan Community in Ghana, the event highlighted the ties and cultural exchanges between Pakistan and Ghana.

The celebrations kicked off on August 14th with a flag hoisting ceremony at the Pakistan High Commission in Accra, led by Farhat Ayesha, the High Commissioner for Pakistan to Ghana.

A notable moment of the ceremony was when patrons prayed for the prosperity of Pakistan and the freedom of oppressed peoples in Palestine and Kashmir, reflecting the community’s engagement with global humanitarian issues.

The Independence Day celebrations in Ghana not only commemorated Pakistan’s independence, but also served as a bridge of cultural exchange with strong connections between the Pakistani community and their Ghanaian counterparts.

The day also offered a taste of home with an array of traditional Pakistan
i cuisine, enjoyed by all.

During the ceremony, messages from the President, the Prime Minister, and the Foreign Minister of Pakistan were relayed, congratulating the Pakistani diaspora on the occasion and recognizing their contributions to Pakistan’s development.

The High Commissioner, Madam Farhat Ayesha paid tribute to the leaders of the Pakistan movement, particularly Quaid e Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, and stressed the role of the current generation in elevating the nation to new heights.

She said it was the responsibility of the current generation to raise the country to glory.

The High Commissioner acknowledged the efforts of the High Commission in fostering political, diplomatic, economic and social relations between Pakistan and Ghana.

High Commissioner Ayesha noted the significant role of the Pakistani diaspora in fostering closer relations between Ghana and Pakistan through social and business engagements.

She expressed satisfaction with the strengthening bilateral ties, and said, ‘The two comm
unities have played a big role in bringing the two countries closer through social and business ties.’

The week’s festivities culminated in the Azadi (Independence) Festival on August 18th, hosted at the Pakistan House in Accra.

The festival was a family-oriented event that included quizzes, speeches, and an art competition for children, alongside games and educational activities designed to engage the youth in the history and culture of their homeland.

Source: Ghana News Agency