The Pakistani Pyrotechnics team, Allied Fireworks, won first place in the international fireworks competition, Rostec International Fireworks Festival, in Moscow on 14 August for its spectacular performance.
According to the details, eight teams from around the world, including a Pakistani team led by Shahid Mahmood Butt, participated in the event and lit up Moscow’s skies with breathtaking fireworks.
Butt, who is also the CEO of the Allied Fireworks Company, remarked, “It is an honor to win a trophy for Pakistan at the international event,” and expressed gratitude to the Pakistani government for its support.
Pakistan Ambassador to Russia, Shafqat Ali Khan, presented a souvenir to Shahid Butt and commended the Pakistan team for using modern technology and creative artwork to put up a spectacular show of fireworks in front of the local audience
Ambassador Khan added that Pakistan’s recent success is evidence of its talent and competence, and mentioned that people-to-people exchanges create the strongest ties between the two nations.
The Pakistani embassy in Russia also tweeted about the achievement.
Pakistan Ambassador to Russia, HE Mr Shafqat Ali Khan received today Mr Shahid Mehmood Butt, CEO of Allied Fireworks Company Pakistan,which won first place in Rostec International Firework Festival, held in Moscow on 14th August.He extended congratulations on wing 1st position pic.twitter.com/dhtndQYKf0
— Pakistan Embassy Russia (@PakinRussia) August 16, 2022