The Embassy of Pakistan in Manila mounted a special reception to mark the 78th anniversary of Pakistan Day in Makati City on March 23. A milestone celebration, the event differed from regular diplomatic gatherings of the embassy as it featured authentic Pakistani food stations to introduce Filipino guests to the unique flavors of this Asian nation; as well as a film festival of short documentaries projecting the economic and tourism potentials of Pakistan throughout the evening.
With messages from Pakistan’s President Mamnoon Hussain and Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasion imparted as a highlight of the National Day celebration, the dinner reception was well attended by Philippine government officials, members of Diplomatic Corps led by Papal Nuncio to the Philippines and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps Archbishop Gabriele Giordano Caccia, representatives of international and multinational Organizations, as well as Pakistani community leaders based in Manila.
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