People of Pakistani origin globally have conveyed their dissatisfaction and annoyance following the renowned Burj Khalifa in Dubai failing to illuminate in the hues of the Pakistan flag on the nation’s 76th Independence Day.
Annually, during the festivities commemorating Pakistan’s Independence Day, the Burj Khalifa shines with the lively green and white hues of the Pakistani flag.
Disappointment as Burj Khalifa Omits Pakistan Flag on 14 August
Nevertheless, the lack of these colors adorning the Burj Khalifa this particular year has evoked a sense of dismay among numerous Pakistanis. Social media networks swiftly filled with discontent and exasperation, as individuals exchanged images from past years when the Burj Khalifa was splendidly illuminated in green and white.
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Numerous foreigners assembled near the renowned structure in expectation of it illuminating with the green and white hues, only to end up let down. They vocalized ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ chants even though the notable site didn’t observe Pakistan’s Independence Day.
Twitter, Instagram, and various other social media networks brimmed with posts conveying rage and sorrow regarding the exclusion. Several users highlighted the significance of the act, not solely as a symbolic show of unity but also as a wellspring of pride for the Pakistani expatriate community.
In spite of the letdown, numerous Pakistanis additionally conveyed optimism that the event would function as a memory of the importance of these acts of togetherness and harmony.
The event triggered conversations about acknowledging and commemorating national achievements, even transcending boundaries.