Pakistan's envoy to the UAE highlighted the government's socio-economic initiatives during a reception to mark the country's national day. He emphasized the pursuit of a progressive agenda for economic growth and Sustainable Development Goals. The envoy also called for an end to hostilities in Gaza and reiterated support for peaceful resolutions of the Palestine and Kashmir disputes. He praised the UAE's economic transformation and the partnership between Pakistan and the UAE, as well as the presence of a large Pakistani diaspora in the Gulf state.