Pakistanis red-faced as UAE's Burj Khalifa skips nation's flag display on Independence Day

Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, skipped the illumination of the Pakistani national flag on the occasion of the country's Independence Day on August 14. Pakistanis who gathered near the building were left disappointed as the Burj Khalifa building which consists of 163 floors and dons the world's largest LED screens with an area of 32,400 square meters, did not light up with the Pakistani flag at 12 am. The UAE-based building facade is known for lighting up the colours of the flag of the countries worldwide on special occasions such as Independence Day. It, however, did not light up the Pakistani flag leaving the Pakistani citizens residing in the UAE upset and surprised. In the visuals circulating on social media, humongous Pakistani turnout assembled near the Burj Khalifa for the iconic landmark to display the colours of their national flag. But they were left heartbroken as the building remained unlit and dark. Even as Pakistanis waited for several minutes, the projections of the Pakistani flag did not light up on the display screen long after the midnight hour. Many watchers had gathered with their smartphones in order to shoot the videos for their social media platforms. But they were frustrated after the building did not light up. The Pakistani citizens chanted slogans of "Pakistan Zindabad" on the scene, instead. “The time is now 12:01 am, and the authorities in Dubai have conveyed that the Burj Khalifa will not be illuminated with Pakistan’s national flag. Regrettably, this is where our nation stands," a woman on the scene was heard saying in the video. “Despite the spirited rallying of Pakistani nationals present here, the Burj Khalifa remains untouched by the hues of the Pakistani flag. A disheartening occurrence indeed; it appears that a rather cruel jest has been played upon the entirety of the Pakistani populace," she added. “We want our flag on Burj Khalifa," the Pakistanis gathered on the scene yelled. Huge humiliation on Independence Day. 👇📷Pakistani flag not hoisted on "Burj Khalifa". Difference is Clear 👇 #IndianFlag #BBOTT2GrandFinale HISTORIC WILDCARD ELVISH #AIIMSDarbhangaStaff #Gadar2ManiaContinues #IndependenceDay pic.twitter.com/Q0rrIUAXMi — ANGRY SAFFRON 🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩 (@angrysaffron098) August 14, 2023 Thousands of Pakistanis gathered to see the flag of Pakistan on Burj Khalifa on Pakistani Independence day. But they got disappointed because Burj Khalifa did not put the flag of Pakistan. Now Indian flag on Burj on 15th August will show the power of India and 'aukat' of… pic.twitter.com/4ZvQYK4sQ9 — Sunanda Roy 👑 (@SaffronSunanda) August 14, 2023 Another humiliation for Pakistan Pakistanis wanted their flag lit up on Burj Khalifa, Dubai on their Independence Day : 14th August It didn't happen. 🇵🇰 even protested against this India need not to plead for 🇮🇳 to be lit on Burj Khalifa 🇮🇳 enjoys that respect which is mutual pic.twitter.com/t0DpmbWo0s — Harry Minati (@harryminat1) August 14, 2023 Pakistanis showed up in front of Burj Khalifa in the hope that their flag will show up on the building.. nothing happened 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/n2OPIMicNq — सनातनी दिव्या (@DivyaSi4) August 14, 2023 Thousands of Pakistanis gathered to see the flag of Pakistan on Burj Khalifa on Pakistani Independence day. But #BurjKhalifa said #PKMKBForever to them. Prank ho gaya Pakistaniyon ke sath. 🤣🤣 #14AugustBlackDay pic.twitter.com/YwRM5lUDld — Stay@happy 🇮🇳 (@RushmaR) August 14, 2023 When Pakistans national flag is not displayed on Burj Khalifa.. Pakistani girl say “यही औक़ाद रहे गई हमारी?”#burjkhalifa #Pakistan #PakistanIndependanceDay pic.twitter.com/M9duzZVOVg — सुक्टा बोंबिल (@suktabombil) August 14, 2023 Pakistani flag Indian flag on on Burj Khalifa Burj Khalifa pic.twitter.com/wu95lCJe8w — Being Political (@BeingPolitical1) August 14, 2023 Poor Pakistanis par Prank ho gaya 😂😂 No Pakistani Flag on Burj Khalifa in Dubai 😂😂 #PakistanIndependenceDay pic.twitter.com/LByhpG1bGM — Rosy (@rose_k01) August 14, 2023 Russian flag on Burj Khalifa despite West's effort to isolate Moscow in response to Ukraine war Last month, the Burj Khalifa tower was illuminated in the Russian flag colours on the occasion of Russia Day despite the United States and the European nations' efforts to isolate Moscow globally for its ongoing war in Ukraine. "Tonight [June 12] Burj Khalifa celebrates the rich history, vibrant culture and remarkable achievements of Russia. Wishing the Russian nation a memorable celebration and a future paved with unity and prosperity," the post on Instagram read. The Russian flag colours were also seen illuminated on the building of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC). "ADNOC's building in Abu Dhabi lights up with the colours of the Russia flag in celebration of Russia Day," the tweet read.

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Pakistanis red-faced as UAE's Burj Khalifa skips nation's flag display on Independence Day

In the visuals, humongous Pakistani turnout assembled near Burj Khalifa for iconic landmark to display colours of their flag but building didn't light up.

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