[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text dp_text_size=”size-4″]Pakistanis all around the world have expressed disappointment and frustration when the renowned Burj Khalifa in Dubai did not light up in the colours of the Pakistan flag on the 76th anniversary of the country’s independence.
Every year on Pakistan’s Independence Day, the Burj Khalifa is illuminated with the vivid green and white of the Pakistani flag.
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However, the omission of the Pakistan flag’s colours atop the Burj Khalifa this year has left many Pakistanis disappointed. Users instantly expressed their anger and frustration on social media, uploading photographs from prior years when the Burj Khalifa was magnificently lit up in green and white.
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Many foreigners gathered around the historic structure, expecting it to light up in green and white, only to be disappointed. Even though the monument did not commemorate Pakistan’s Independence Day, they yelled ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ shouts.
Posts on Twitter, Instagram, and other social media sites expressed outrage and sadness about the exclusion. Some users emphasised the significance of the act, not just as a show of togetherness, but also as a source of pride for the Pakistani diaspora.
Despite their regret, many Pakistanis hoped that the tragedy would serve as a reminder of the importance of such acts of solidarity and unity. The incident spurred debate regarding the significance of commemorating and honouring national milestones, even outside national borders.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
