By Rafiq Vayani
KARACHI: In the morning on Friday, August 17, 2018, a flag hoisting ceremony was held at the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Karachi celebrated the 73rd Independence Day.
All Karachi based Indonesian Community, Indonesian Students, the staff of the Indonesian Consulate General and their families attended the event with great zeal and enthusiasm. A number of Pakistanis friends who were especially invited to attend the event also attend the ceremony.
The Consul General of Republic of Indonesia Honourable Totok Prianamto in his address throw the light on the Independence struggle that martyred hundred of Indonesian Heroes in fighting for their sovereignty. A smart group of Indonesian Youth, in smart and beautiful Indonesian official uniform hoisted the National Flag of Indonesian in Indonesian National Anthem.
Speaking at the ceremony, Indonesian Consul General said that celebrate the Independence Day in Pakistan, he would also like to take this opportunity to convey warm greetings to the people of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, who also celebrated their Independence Day on the 14th August.
