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In Dallas, the Pakistan American Patriot Association (PAPA) organised a vigorous Independence Day pageant to mark the nation’s independence with nice enthusiasm.
Numerous Pakistani Americans from the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and surrounding cities attended the occasion with their households.
The pageant featured excellent performances by famend Pakistani singers Ali Haider, Shehzad Roy, Hadi Uppal, and Malaika Faisal, who captivated the viewers with their songs.
Stalls of conventional Pakistani meals, garments, jewelry and varied public providers had been arrange by the organisers, which attracted important consideration from the attendees.
The pageant additionally featured a particular stall by the Dallas chapter of the American Pakistani Public Affairs Committee (APPAC), led by Imtiaz Rahi.
The pageant was a sea of inexperienced, with ladies, youngsters, and folks of all ages waving Pakistani flags, dancing to patriotic songs, and expressing their deep love for his or her homeland.
Many attendees expressed that they hold Pakistan near their hearts even whereas dwelling within the US, and so they pray for the nation’s prosperity, saying: “our hearts are Pakistani.”
PAPA’s President Inamullah Sherwani acknowledged that they’ve been organising the Independence Day pageant for a number of years.
He remarked that the corridor was stuffed to capability, a testomony to the occasion’s success. The viewers not solely loved the musical performances but additionally indulged in procuring and savoured the style of conventional Pakistani delicacies.
Sherwani prolonged his heartfelt gratitude to his whole staff, the volunteers, and all of the sponsors who made this grand occasion potential.
PAPA Vice President Dr Rabia Khan, wearing inexperienced and waving the Pakistani flag, emphasised the significance of freedom, mentioning that its worth could be actually understood by the folks of Palestine and Ukraine.
She acknowledged that even whereas dwelling within the US, they cherish their homeland’s independence and rejoice the day with nice enthusiasm.
The occasion was loved by all, and the corridor was full of folks.
PAPA General Secretary Ifti Khan congratulated Pakistanis around the globe on Independence Day and expressed his appreciation for the success of the occasion. He additionally lauded your complete staff for his or her exhausting work.
Following his efficiency, Pakistani pop star Roy commented that the Dallas Independence Festival was a superb occasion and that the Pakistani American group within the space could be very loving and patriotic. Uppal shared that he felt proud to symbolize his homeland overseas and was completely satisfied to see that patriotism nonetheless thrives within the hearts of these dwelling removed from Pakistan.
Renowned singer Haider added that though they’re removed from Pakistan, they rejoice Independence Day right here within the US with the identical fervour.
Attendees expressed their gratitude to your complete PAPA staff and expressed hope that they might proceed to organise such high-quality exhibits and festivals sooner or later.
