Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day was marked with great enthusiasm as Consul General Tariq Karim led the grand parade along Devon Avenue, also known as Muhammad Ali Jinnah Way. The colorful procession, organized by the Pakistan Independence Day Parade Committee, attracted a large number of participants and spectators.
In his address, Consul General Karim extended heartfelt greetings to the Pakistani-American community, underscoring the historic significance of the day. He praised the community’s role in enriching the cultural and social landscape of the United States and congratulated them on Pakistan’s victory in Marka-e-Haq.
He further urged community members to renew their commitment to Pakistan and to remain active in fostering the long-standing partnership between Pakistan and the United States.
The parade was one of several events held in Chicago as part of the Independence Day celebrations.
