Pakistanis mark I-Day with Saudi Oger workers

RIYADH — Versatile and Intellective productions (VI productions) celebrated Pakistan’s Independence Day titled as “Pehchan Pakistan” with the thousands of distressed Pakistani workers of Saudi Oger Company at their housing facility. The commencement was conducted by talented hosts Omair Shaikh and RJ Fawad. The premises thundered with the chanting of ‘long live Pakistan’ that could be heard every other moment and with the well-known DJ U.K. Usama’s thrilling patriotic theme music. Several community representatives including prominent poet and writer Waqar Naseem Wamiq addressed the gathering. Wamiq enthralled the audience with his heart-pounding patriotic poetry for Pakistan. Dr. Azhar, the representative of the workers in crisis, put forward their cautious needs of the hour and praised the submission of efforts by all means from the community, which also enhanced to bring about a rapid resolution to the issue. Many important political and social leadership of different parties were present and empowered the heart-stricken workers with hopes of recovery and held their spirits high. The workers are currently facing problems in getting their salaries and End of Service benefits. The event was sponsored by FRiENDi, which continues to lead as a promising telecom company, mobile as a platinum partner. Followed by Al Kabeer as a supporting sponsor. A variety of different patriotic songs were sung by Dr. Khalid Abbasi, Waseem Rafique, Rehan Rafique and Saqib Sultan. The songs won the hearts of all present. Director Versatile and Intellective productions Omair Shaikh ended the ceremony with a vote of thanks to all the dignitaries and a beautiful evening came to an end by paying a standing ovation to the national anthem.