PAD to host Pak Independence Day celebrations
- Last updated: August 7, 2025 | 11:46
Jamil Khan, Senior Reporter
Pakistani community members residing in the UAE are all set to be part of the country’s 78th Independence Day celebrations lined up and curated by Pakistan Association Dubai (PAD) next week.
The celebration activities will be held at Expo City Dubai on Aug 10 from 11am to 11pm.
The day-long programme includes performances of prominent Pakistani singers and stage actors like Sahir Ali Bagga, Nitasha Baig, Yusuf Bashir Qureshi, Happy Singh, Sajid Ali Mastani, Bano Rehmat, Tariq Hazarvi, Fahim Alan Faqir, Salman Ali, Muaiz Muhammad, Wahab Bugtti and others, who will enthral the guests throughout the day with their performances.
The event is being organised by the PAD and Emirates Pakistan while visitors will have the chance to participate in competitions or performances singing national songs, displaying cultural tableaux and presenting traditional cuisine.
Like last year, the organisers also decided to present the biggest “community parade” by different segments of the community residing all over the UAE.
There were thousands of people from all age groups and walks of life, who took part in the community parade and displayed their affection towards the UAE and national fervour.
However, the Pakistan Medical Center (PMC), part of the association, also launched a comprehensive health package at Dhs99. People who registered till Aug 11 will get the benefit and get laboratory tests of over a dozen types, and free general physician consultation.
Registration through the official website is mandatory for free admission.
Recently, the PAD celebrated the 53rd UAE National Day, Eid Al Etihad, with unity and community spirit.
Over 100 individuals of all ages and nationalities came together to form a spectacular human UAE flag, in a bid to symbolise their shared love and gratitude for the UAE as their second home.
The activity featured children creating artwork and paintings to express their admiration for the UAE. The celebration brought people together to honour the UAE’s progress and its spirit of togetherness.