Update: Burj Khalifa illuminated with Pakistan’s green and white colors at around 8 pm local time after much debate on social media.
#BurjKhalifa displaying Pakistan's Flag at the 76th Independence Day of Islamic Republic of #Pakistan 🇵🇰
Pakistan Zindabad 🇵🇰
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Pakistanis around the world had earlier expressed their disappointment and frustration after the iconic Burj Khalifa in Dubai did not light up in the colors of the Pakistan flag on the country’s 77th Independence Day at midnight.
Every year, as part of the celebrations marking Pakistan’s Independence Day, Burj Khalifa illuminates with the vibrant green and white of the Pakistani flag.
However, this year’s absence of the Pakistan flag’s colors on the Burj Khalifa at midnight left many Pakistanis feeling disheartened. Social media platforms quickly buzzed with disappointment and frustration, with users sharing photos of previous years when the Burj Khalifa was beautifully lit up in green and white.
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Many expats gathered around the iconic building in anticipation of it lighting up with the green and white colors only to be disappointed. They chanted ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ slogans even though the landmark didn’t celebrate Pakistan’s Independence Day at that time.
Twitter, Instagram, and other social media platforms were flooded with posts expressing anger and sadness over the omission. Some users pointed out the importance of the gesture, not only as a symbolic representation of solidarity but also as a source of pride for the Pakistani diaspora.
Despite the disappointment, many Pakistanis also expressed hope that the incident would serve as a reminder of the significance of these gestures of solidarity and unity. The incident sparked discussions about the importance of recognizing and honoring national milestones, even beyond borders.
The actual reason for this is because of increment in electric unit prices as imposed by the ex-Pakistani government.
So, Burj Khalifa is not wasting electricity for Pakistan now!
are you even Pakistani because this sound like an Indian talking
Please don’t assume that all Indians hate Pakistan. Our countries have differences but believe me not everyone hates Pakistan.
Very much Pakistani I’m, buddy!
ok thanks, nice to hear this next say it typed brother, not buddy ok sister Gee
if the same thing happens on Indian Independence Day then I will say yes you are right
While India acknowledges and respects the gesture of UAE, frankly it doesn’t need this. At the heart of it is really economics. Today UAE needs India more than Pakistan. Who knows things could change in future. But India’s presence on world stage is beyond such gestures. Before you reply hastily looking at my Indian name with something hateful. Pls. Know that I don’t have people of Pakistan or Pakistan as a country. Your country has some fundamental issues and I am optimistic that things will change for good. We have been there. So can speak from experience. No etablishment can continue to disregard wishes of the people in today’s times.
Read ‘I don’t have…’ as ‘I don’t hate*….’ It was a typo.
They celebrated the Indian Independence day at night. But just for face saving they displayed the Pakistani flag in the evening of 14th August (to stop the social media storm from Pakistan).
UAE should be ashamed at this treatment.Bit shame on Army chief and politicians as they will not utter a word (as many of them have properties in UAE).
We Pakistanis should not forget this mistreatment by UAE
It is clear economics dude. UAE does not benefit from Pakistan in any manner and even provide Pakistan with bailout kinda aids time and again. So stop getting disappointed and think why is Pakistan in such condition whilst everyone in neighborhood (even Bangladesh and Afghanistan) is growing.
very response this is the reality. Not even Pakistan Independence day was celebrated the it suppose to be till last year. We all know better whyyy?
this is sad for Us Pakistani
but if they put the Indian flag on tomorrow morning keep it all day and night then
but if this does not happen on Idnaian independence day then you are wrong & racist
If UAE will do the same on August 15 then it will be alright, but if UAE will light up the tower on August 15 with an Indian flag then it will be clear provocation by UAE. Let us see what will happen on 15th of August.
Why do you compare yourself with India, not Bangladesh or Afghanistan? At least 10 Indian states have net individual worth more than Pakistan so this comparison isn’t fair at all? I don’t hold any grudge against common Pakistanis so requesting to understand ground reality & refrain from being in wrong mindset.
So the UAE forgot to do that on the night of 14th of August and later on they did that on the evening of 15th of August only hours before the Indian Independence day. And then UAE celebrated the Indian Independence at exact 12:00 O clock at night.
This is a clear cut provocation by UAE and we as Pakistanis must remember this disrespect by UAE for the future.
It is clear economics dude. UAE does not benefit from Pakistan in any manner and even provide Pakistan with bailout kinda aids time and again. So stop getting disappointed and think why is Pakistan in such condition whilst everyone in neighborhood (even Bangladesh and Afghanistan) is growing.
Just wait n watch, Indian flag will be brightly lit up on the Burj for 15th aug. And Indian crowd wont gather under the Burj in big crowds like pakistanis coz they know it happens every year and its nothing new.
seems like authors of this site are living in 2024.
correct your mistake.
i don’t understand is there pakista. flag lightup on burj khalifa or not in 2023
I don’t understand why paki’s compare themselves to india? India is going to become next super power in the world while we are only fighting for “elections hun gy nhi hun gy??? family system gov chly gi or haq or insaf ki srf batin hun gi lekin insaf srf khwab hi reh jay ga””” . Face the reality and khud ko is qabil bnain k dunia izzat kry..mangny sy izzat nhi milti , kamani prti ha
Absolutely correct Rabia ji. Wrong comparison always brings in frustration. At least 10 Indian states have more net worth than Pakistan & population of just one state of India i.e. Uttar Pradesh (U.P.) is equal to Pakistan, so these comparisons are irrelevant& unfair. Such wrong mindset of citizens doesn’t allow peace & harmony with their neighbors.
They may however learn from the success of India & adopt leverageable practices through improved interactions.
Pakistan ki auqaat ke hisaab se pakistani flag lagana hi nhi chahiye kyunke bijli waste hoti hei 😂🤣