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, China to sign multiple MoUs at major agriculture investment conference today
- Hundreds of Chinese and Pakistani firms to attend Islamabad event
- Conference seen as part of expanding CPEC ties into agriculture, trade
KARACHI: Islamabad and Beijing are set to sign multiple memorandums of understanding (MoUs) to boost agricultural investment and cooperation at a major conference taking place in the capital today, Monday, with hundreds of Chinese and Pakistani companies expected to participate.
The conference is being billed by Pakistan’s Ministry of National Food Security and Research as a platform for deepening bilateral agricultural ties and supporting broader economic engagement between the two countries.
“Multiple memorandums of understanding will be signed at the Pakistan–China Agricultural Conference,” the Ministry of National Food Security said in a statement. “115 Chinese and 165 Pakistani companies will participate.”
The conference reflects a growing emphasis on expanding Pakistan-China economic cooperation beyond the transport and energy foundations of the flagship China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) into agriculture, industry and technology.
Under its first phase launched in 2015, CPEC, a core component of China’s Belt and Road Initiative, focused primarily on transportation infrastructure, energy generation and connectivity projects linking western China to the Arabian Sea via Pakistan. That phase included motorways, power plants and the development of the Gwadar Port in the country's southwest, aimed at helping Pakistan address chronic power shortages and enhance transport connectivity.
In recent years, both governments have formally moved toward a “CPEC 2.0” phase aimed at diversifying the corridor’s impact into areas such as special economic zones, innovation, digital cooperation and agriculture. Second-phase discussions have highlighted Pakistan’s goal of modernizing its agricultural sector, attracting Chinese technology and investment, and boosting export potential, with high-level talks taking place between planning officials and investors in Beijing.
Agri-sector cooperation has also seen practical collaboration, with joint initiatives examining technology transfer, export protocols and value-chain development, including partnerships in livestock, mechanization and horticulture.
Organizers say the Islamabad conference will bring together government policymakers, private sector investors, industry associations and multinational agribusiness firms from both nations. Discussions will center on investment opportunities, technology adoption, export expansion and building linkages with global buyers within the framework of Pakistan-China economic cooperation.
