Pakistan's Ambassador to the UN Maleeha Lodhi with UN Deputy General Secretary Amina Mohammad and Sachal Band. Photo: Maleeha Lodhi's Twitter account 

NEW YORK: The hall of United Nations General Assembly echoed with the sound of Pakistani music when Sachal Jazz Ensemble performed to mark the 70th Independence Day of the country.

According to United Nations Deputy Secretary General Amina Mohammed, the organisation appreciated and acknowledged Pakistan?s efforts for peace.

Amina was present as the chief guest of the event in place of the UN secretary general who was busy with other commitments.

The concert titled ?Music Beyond Borders? was aimed at spreading the message of peace and harmony on the world stage.

Sachal Jazz Ensemble performed their music that is already has international familiarity.

While talking to Geo News a day before the concert, Pakistan?s Ambassador to the UN Maleeha Lodhi said they organised a grand event as they wanted Pakistan?s independence to be celebrated in general assembly of the UN, which is also called the Parliament of the world.

Pakistan at 70 appeared on every nameplate in the General Assembly during the concert. Photo: Maleeha Lodhi's Twitter

She added that in today?s times when xenophobia, especially Islamophobia, is on a rise, it is important for the world to know what the Pakistani culture is like, Lodhi said. ?We have to bridge the gaps and this can be done through music.?