Pakistan's flag hoisted in London

Published July 26, 2012
Pakistan officials and athletes watch news about them on a tablet.
Pakistan officials and athletes watch news about them on a tablet.
Officials and athletes from Pakistan march during the flag raising ceremony.
Officials and athletes from Pakistan march during the flag raising ceremony.
Military personnel raise the flag of Pakistan during the flag raising ceremony.
Military personnel raise the flag of Pakistan during the flag raising ceremony.
Pakistan's flag is raised at the Olympic village in London.
Pakistan's flag is raised at the Olympic village in London.
Flags of Brunei (L), Myanmar (2nd L), Netherlands (3rd L) and Pakistan (4th L) flutter during the flag raising ceremony at the Olympic village.
Flags of Brunei (L), Myanmar (2nd L), Netherlands (3rd L) and Pakistan (4th L) flutter during the flag raising ceremony at the Olympic village.
Pakistan officials and athletes watch as dancers perform.
Pakistan officials and athletes watch as dancers perform.
Pakistani athletes listen to the Olympic anthem.
Pakistani athletes listen to the Olympic anthem.
Pakistani officials and athletes during a parade at the Olympic village in London.
Pakistani officials and athletes during a parade at the Olympic village in London.

Pakistan's flag was raised at the Olympic village on Wednesday, July 25, two days before the London Olympics officially start. Officials and athletes from Pakistan participated in the flag raising ceremony where flags of other participating countries were also hoisted. -Photos by AFP

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