In our local paper this week there was a photograph of some members of the Pakistani community celebrating with local councillors and the Lord Mayor, the 67th anniversary of Pakistan`s Independance Day.
I am puzzled as to why this is celebrated in this countryand by people who have chosen to leave their native homeland to live in the very country from which their beloved homeland gained independance some 67 years ago .!!!
The Pakistani flag was raised and a reception was held. I really can`t see why it was necessary to do that here and with the co-operation of leading members of the elected council too!
It is a shame such prominence was not given to a lovely event in a nearby town which is in the circulation area too, but despite being notified no reporter came, so no write-up, no photographs and no letters of praise and appreciation were published --- and some were sent in, I know `cos I wrote one myself!!! This event attracted hundreds of visitors as against 30 people attending the reception marking the 67th anniversary of Pakistan gaining independance from us. I really am puzzled! Joynson.