The National Day of Pakistan was celebrated in Astana (Kazakhstan) on 23 March 2016 with passion and enthusiasm.

Ambassador Abdul Salik Khan hoisted the National Flag at the Embassy Residence in the morning of 23 March at 0900 hours. He also read out messages from the President and the Prime Minister of Pakistan received on the occasion.

Members of Pakistani community, Embassy officers and staff along with their families attended the event.

The National Day reception will be held on 24 March (23 being holiday due to Nauroz) which will be attended by a large number of Kazakh dignitaries, members of the diplomatic corps and Pakistani community living in Astana.

On the occasion the Embassy in coordination with the students of the Kazakh National University of Arts, Astana, arranged a Pakistani cultural dance and Pakistani dress show.