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On the auspicious occasion of the National Day of Pakistan, I wish to convey my deepest felicitation to all Pakistanis, particularly those who are residing in ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ.
On this historic day in 1940, the Muslims of South Asia passed a resolution to establish a separate homeland for themselves where they could lead their lives according to their faith and aspirations.
The resolution provided a road map toward the creation of Pakistan under the heroic leadership of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
Pakistan represents aspirations and ideals of our founding fathers.
Their vision was to establish a country where we all could lead our lives in accordance with the Islamic ideals of freedom, sovereignty, democracy, equality, justice, tolerance and non-discrimination.
Today these founding principles are legal and political foundation of Pakistan.
At the same time, the rights of minorities are fully respected and protected in the Constitution, which guarantees that all nationals are equal before the law.
Pakistan enjoys a special relationship with ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ, based on the solid foundations of Islamic identity, common historical experiences and shared perceptions on all national and international issues.
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ is looked at with deep love and respect by the people of Pakistan because of the Harmain Sharifain as well as due its leadership role in the Muslim Ummah.
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, Crown Prince Muqrin, deputy premier, and the entire royal family are held in high esteem in Pakistan.
On this occasion, I also wish to acknowledge the valuable contribution of the vibrant and dynamic Pakistan community in the development and growth of ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ.
Our community has served both Pakistan and ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ with characteristic fervor, loyalty, commitment, diligence and dedication.
It is, in fact, the most unmistakable link between our two countries.
It is my belief that the members of Pakistan community will continue to contribute to the socio-economic development of Pakistan and ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ as well as to Pakistan’s brotherly relations with ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ, which is their second home.
The Consulate General of Pakistan, Jeddah, has always striven to provide best services to all those members of our industrious community.
We have launched several initiatives to outreach to them with a view to further improve our services at the Consulate.
I am grateful to our community for their cooperation and support for enabling us to succeed.
Let us pledge to redouble our efforts to further deepen the existing all weather and time tested relationship between Pakistan and ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ.
Let us pray for the security and prosperity of Pakistan and ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ.
Long Live Pakistan.
Long Live Pakistan-¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Friendship.

— Aftab Ahmad Khokher, Consular General of Pakistan