KATHMANDU, March 23 -- The Embassy of Pakistan in Kathmandu organized a Flag Hoisting Ceremony on Saturday to mark 84th National Day of Pakistan.

Ambassador of Pakistan to Nepal Abrar H. Hashmi raised the national flag and messages from Pakistan's President, Prime Minister and Foreign Minister were read out during the event.

President Asif Ali Zardari's message honored the visionary leadership of Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and the sacrifices made by ancestors to achieve independence for Muslims, according to a statement issued by the Embassy of Pakistan in Kathmandu. He also spoke about past achievements and prayed for an end to oppression and brutality faced by Kashmiri and Palestinian communities.

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehba...