{
  "id": 884880,
  "title": "National unity and pride mark Pakistan Independence Day celebrations",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/national-unity-and-pride-mark-pakistan-independence-day-celebrations-884880",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-14T15:11:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/14/national-unity-and-pride-mark-pakistan-independence-day-celebrations/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day, citizens celebrated their shared love for their home country and the UAE. Ambassador Shafqat Ali Khan emphasized the importance of patriotism and respect for UAE laws and traditions. Over 2.2 million Pakistanis live and work in the UAE, forming a cornerstone of the strong Pakistan-UAE relationship. The celebrations included performances by schoolchildren at the Pakistan embassy and consulate, showcasing unity and gratitude. Khan thanked the UAE government for caring for stranded Pakistanis and providing top-tier medical care for injured nationals. He highlighted 15 deals between the nations in various sectors, including ports, logistics, and energy, and expressed hope for future investments. Khan urged continued diplomatic engagement for regional peace and stability, emphasizing Pakistan’s role in promoting dialogue and cooperation.",
  "summary": "Pakistanis have celebrated deep bonds with their home country and the UAE during Independence Day celebrations that drew them together across the Emirates. Shafqat Ali Khan, Pakistan's ambassador to the UAE, said commitment and love for the motherland was cause for celebration and a major focus of the 79 th anniversary celebrations on Friday of independence from British rule. “For us as a nation,…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "National unity and pride mark Pakistan Independence Day celebrations",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/national-unity-and-pride-mark-pakistan-independence-day-celebrations",
        "published": "2026-08-14T15:11:18.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hindu",
        "title": "Amaravati decked up for 80th Independence Day celebrations",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/amaravati-decked-up-for-80th-independence-day-celebrations",
        "published": "2026-08-14T17:19:06.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "title": "Sindh PA marks Independence Day with call for unity",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/sindh-pa-marks-independence-day-with-call-for-unity",
        "published": "2026-08-15T00:03:12.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "Pakistan’s journey since 1947 is matter of pride and honour: Azma",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/pakistans-journey-since-1947-is-matter-of-pride-and-honour-azma",
        "published": "2026-08-15T01:34:24.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}