High Commissioner @DrMFaisal and his spouse @drsarahnaeem2 attended, as guests of honor, a distinguished gathering of the Quetta Association at the Army & Navy Club, London.

Military Officers from the Defence Wing of Pakistan High Commission, London, with their families also attended.

Quetta Association brings together British officers who graduated from the prestigious Command & Staff College, Quetta, Pakistan. The institution has produced outstanding military leaders, including British Field Marshals Sir Claude Auchinleck and Sir William Slim, whose leadership during the Second World War remains widely respected. Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir is also graduate of this prestigious institution.

The High Commissioner appreciated the annual gathering that underscored the Association’s enduring role as a vital bridge linking the British Army and Pakistan Army through shared professional heritage and camaraderie.

Decorated British military officers and their families paid glowing tributes while referring to the hospitality accorded by Pakistan during their stay in Quetta.

Graduate senior British Officers present at the gathering included Lt. Gen. Sir Alistair Irwin KCB CBE (1980) and Maj. Gen. Seumus Kerr CBE (1985).

Mementos were exchanged between the British officers and officers of @PakistaninUK.

In a simple and dignified ceremony held at Pakistan House, London, the High Commissioner of Pakistan to UK Dr. Mohammad Faisal raised the Pakistan Flag on the occasion of Pakistan Day.

The ceremony was attended by Officials of the High Commission, British – Pakistanis and Media representatives.

Messages of the President, the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister were read out.

In his keynote address, the High Commissioner said that Pakistan Day was a tribute to our founding fathers who united the Muslims of Indian sub-continent where they could live independently as a Nation and live according to their customs & traditions.

Dr. Faisal stated that Pakistan had always professed peace and stability in the region. However, Pakistan will not tolerate any aggression from neighbouring countries.

The High Commissioner said that Pakistani nation, despite the difficulties, remains resilient and demonstrates courage & perseverance.

Dr. Mohammad Faisal stated that, in line with the instructions of the Prime Minister, the Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister and the Federal Cabinet, Pakistan High Commission London is implementing strict austerity measures. However, these measures will not affect the performance & working of the High Commission.

He acknowledged the remarkable contributions of Pakistani diaspora in UK and their extraordinary performance in various fields. He said that their achievements are a source of immense pride for Pakistan.

The High Commissioner expressed solidarity with the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir and committed to continue diplomatic, moral and political support for their right to self determination under UN Resolutions.

London
23rd March, 2026

Paris ( Imran Y. CHOUDHRY):- A simple and dignified flag hoisting ceremony was held at the Embassy of Pakistan, Paris to commemorate the Pakistan Day. The event was attended by a large number of Pakistani diaspora and officials of the Embassy. In view of the ongoing regional situation, and in line with government’s directions, the ceremony was modest and simple.

Messages of the President, Prime Minister and Foreign Minister were read out on the occasion.

Speaking on the occasion, Ambassador of Pakistan Mumtaz Zahra Baloch recalled the visionary leadership of the Father of The Nation, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and the enormous sacrifices and multiple odds that made the vision of Allama Dr. Muhammad Iqbal a reality.

The Ambassador lauded the resilient nature of Pakistani nation which, throughout its history, has overcome multiple challenges and demonstrated a remarkable spirit of perseverance and national unity. She recalled the determination and strength exhibited by Pakistan during the Marka-e-Haq in May last year, the Operations Bunyan-um-Marsoos and Ghazab-Lil-Haq in protecting its national sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Ms. Mumtaz Baloch said that as we celebrate Pakistan Day, we should not forget peoples living under repression and foreign occupation. She recalled Pakistan’s steadfast and consistent diplomatic and political support for the peoples of Palestine and the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IIOJK) as they continued to suffer the worst forms of repression and colonial domination.

Ambassador Mumtaz Zahra Baloch also underlined the importance of Pakistan-France relations and the strong commitment by both sides to strengthen bilateral engagement and dialogue and to promote trade and investment. She appreciated the Pakistani community living in France for its contributions in strengthening Pakistan-France ties particularly people to people relationships.