The 78th National Day of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan was held this evening at the Galadari Hotel in Colombo with the patronage of Pakistan High Commissioner Maj. Gen. (R) Dr. Shahid Ahmad Hashmat, Speaker Karu Jayasuriya, former President and MP Mahinda Rajapaksa, Primary Industries Minister Daya Gamage and several other parliamentarians and guests. Pix by Nisal Baduge