DUBAI: The Pakistan Association Dubai (PAD) has celebrated Pakistan’s independence day by releasing its first music production.
The patriotic song, which is produced by PAD, is sung, composed and directed by Karachi-based singer and businessman Nauman Ali Shah Bukhari.
“We are very excited to share this proud production. This is the first Pakistani patriotic song made by the people of Dubai,” said Dr. Faisel Ikram, PAD president.
“The song talks about our love of Pakistan and the UAE and its leadership.”
Ikram said the song was initially Nauman’s idea and PAD had decided to support him.
“The idea was to highlight the relationship Pakistanis have with the UAE as a second homeland. And for some, this is the first homeland as their birthplace,” he said.
According to Bukhari, the song is a tribute to the Pakistanis living in the UAE. “They loved this song. I am so amazed by their support and appreciation,” the singer said.
Lyrics to the song were written by the Lahore-based poet Afzal Ahmed Siddiqui in Urdu. Production took place in Pakistan and the UAE.
Freedom song: Dubai group releases patriotic musical tribute to Pakistan and UAE on independence day
Freedom song: Dubai group releases patriotic musical tribute to Pakistan and UAE on independence day
- Pakistan Association Dubai produces the first ever patriotic song
- The song is a tribute to Pakistan and UAE
Pakistan’s finance chief heads to Riyadh to highlight climate funding priorities at global summit
- Muhammad Aurangzeb will join high-level talks on securing capital for climate adaptation and resilience
- The visit includes bilateral meetings with senior Saudi officials to deepen bilateral economic cooperation
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb left for Saudi Arabia on Wednesday to attend the Global Development Finance Conference in Riyadh, said an official statement, where he will present Islamabad’s perspective on climate adaptation and financing.
Pakistan is among the world’s most climate-vulnerable countries, grappling with recurrent floods, heatwaves and rising adaptation costs that far exceed its domestic resources.
Last month, while addressing COP30 in Brazil via video link, Aurangzeb urged reforms to global climate-finance mechanisms, arguing the Green Climate Fund was mired in “bureaucracy” and the Loss and Damage Fund had made little progress four years after its launch.
The finance division said the minister had departed for Riyadh to take part in the conference, a three-day gathering focused on new development-finance models.
“During the conference, Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb will participate in a high-level session on climate adaptation and resilience, where he will join global leaders in discussing how developing countries can secure the capital needed to address climate vulnerabilities,” the statement said.
“His participation will highlight Pakistan’s priorities in climate finance and the government’s efforts to strengthen economic resilience in the face of global environmental challenges,” it added.
Aurangzeb is also scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with senior Saudi officials, including leadership of the National Development Fund and the Ministry of Finance, to discuss development financing, investment opportunities and broader economic cooperation.
The statement said he will give interviews to international media outlets such as CNN and CGTN to outline Pakistan’s reform trajectory and development-finance needs.
The finance chief will additionally meet Pakistan’s diplomatic mission in Riyadh to review ongoing economic diplomacy initiatives.
The Global Development Finance Conference, organized under the patronage of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, aims to bring together more than 100 speakers from over 120 international and regional organizations.
The conference is positioned as a key platform within Vision 2030 to accelerate innovative financing models and support countries seeking sustainable growth amid rising global climate and development pressures.
