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Three fighter aircraft JF-17 Thunder with pilots, technicians and engineers of the Air Force of Pakistan (FAP) arrived today at Le Bourget Paris, to attend the Air Show and the Le Bourget 2015. The 51th Fair organized by the French Association of Aerospace Industries will take place from 15 to 21 Jun, 2015, at Le Bourget Exhibition Centre. One of JF-Thunder fighter aircraft of Pakistan Air Force will conduct a demonstration flight every day, while another will be part of the static display showing the latest weapons technology. The spectacular acrobatic flight of JF-17 Thunder is considered the key to the show lounge, and will provide an excellent opportunity to showcase its advanced capabilities, also allowing future customers to evaluate its immense potential. The Paris Air Show and Space at Le Bourget meet 2,215 exhibitors from 44 countries worldwide and the Air Force of Pakistan is proud to participate. It should be noted that 150 aircraft representing the major aeronautical industries will be present at the show. The first four days of the Show will be reserved for trade visitors, followed by three open days for the general public.

Minister of State of Religious Affairs and Inter Faith Harmony Pir Muhammad Amin ul Hasnat Shah has said that the Independence Day this year has brought the message of success and hope for the nation. He was addressing the Officers and Staff of Embassy of Pakistan, Paris and members of Pakistani community living in Paris on the occasion of Flag hoisting ceremony on 69th Independence Day of Pakistan. Ambassador of Pakistan in France Mr. Ghalib Iqbal hoisted National Flag to mark the occasion.
The Minister of State in his address highlighted sacrifices made by the people for achieving the Independence sixty eight years ago. He said that the people and government of Pakistan and all its national institutions have worked hard to put the country back on way to peace and progress. Addressing the members of Pakistani community present here, he said that overseas Pakistani are real asset of the country and that they are playing vital role in the up left of its economy. Ambassador Ghalib Iqbal in his address impressed upon the members of Pakistani community to merge into the political and social life of host country. He asked them to learn local language in order to make inroads into French politics and media. He pointed out that since last Independence Day, country has made remarkable progress towards stronger economy, stability and better law and order. In this respect, he said civilian and military institutions have worked hard in total harmony to achieve the goals of elimination of terrorism and restoration of economy. Earlier, he hoisted the National Flag as National Anthem was played.
Army and Naval Attache Captain Rashid Mehmood read out the message from the President and Second Secretary Mr. Ammar Amin read out the message from the Prime Minister of Pakistan for the Independence Day. Children in colourful dresses holding National Flags raised slogans amid milli songs being played. The officers and staff of the Embassy, their families and the members of Pakistani community attended the ceremony.
The ceremony began with recitation from Holy Quran.