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By Ashraf Siddiqui/Doha Pakistani community organisations have celebrated their countrys 72nd National Day with a variety of programmes. An event arranged by socio-cultural forum Safeeran-e-Watan was attended by diplomats, business community members, professionals and community leaders. Pakistan embassy counsellor Mohamed Afzal Shaikh was the chief guest. Speakers highlighted the objectives of the Lahore resolution (later named as Pakistan Resolution) passed 72 years ago at the Lahore Minto Park. Among the speakers were Mohamed Afzal Shaikh, Sardar Ashiq, forums chief patron Malik Mohamed Sarfraz, chairman Syed Aqueel Abbas and Nisar Ahmad. Doha-based Urdu poet Ijaz Haider presented some of his works prepared for the occasion. The programme was conducted by Anam Sanya. The celebrations at Al Khor was organised by Sohni Dharti, a community forum of Pakistani professionals working in RasGas and Qatar Petroleum. In his welcome address, the forums president retired Col Mohamed Khaled highlighted the significance of the Pakistan National Day. It was on this day, that 72 years ago that a resolution was passed at a public meeting organised by All India Muslim League for a separate homeland for the minority Muslims of then British-ruled India. The movement led to the creation of Pakistan on August 14, 1947, he recalled. Khaled also screened a documentary on Pakistans achievements and scenic spots. Adil Ijaz Khan conducted the events. Jannat Maheen paid tributes to the father of nation Quaid-e-Azam Mohamed Ali Jinnah. A group of children participated in a dress show and sang national songs. Mohamed Amjad, Hafiz Khalil, Farhan, Asghar and Irfan Nasir assisted with various arrangements including multi-media, quiz, poetry, lucky draws and prize distribution. Ehsaas, a socio-cultural forum of Pakistanis in Mesaieed, will organise a grand function for families on Thursday (March 29) at Pak Shama School and college from 7.30pm. The programme will include a cake cutting ceremony by the community members, tableaus by the Pakistani schools and live musical entertainment by renowned artistes, Khalil Haider and Asma Lata from Pakistan. Ansar Burney, renowned social worker and former expert adviser to UN Human Rights will be the chief guest. Ehsaas general secretary Amin Motiwala said Burneys presence at the event is a humble acknowledgement by expatriate Pakistanis of his great services for humanity in general and specifically for needy citizens. Burney is also Pakistans former federal minister on human rights and a recipient of the US Award for Human Rights services in 2005. Recently, he gained admiration from India and Pakistan for his active role in the release of 23 hostages from Somalian pirates on board MV Suez, an Egyptian flagged ship. The ship was carrying Indian and Pakistani crew members. Ehsaas president Furqan Paracha said the event will be a showcase of the great heritage and culture of Pakistan. Invitation cards may be obtained from Amin Motiwala (77002646), Furqan Paracha (55227215) or Jangrez Khan (55808009).

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