Dubai's Burj Khalifa lit up with the colours of the Pakistani national flag on Saturday to mark the country's 79th National Day.
The colours were projected onto the world's tallest building at different time slots.
Official events were also held at the Pakistani diplomatic missions in the UAE to mark the occasion, while further celebrations have been lined up throughout the week.

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