ISLAMABAD, 11 SEP (DNA) — What was meant to be a solemn celebration of North Korea’s National Day turned into an embarrassing diplomatic episode in Islamabad last night. According to reports, the reception hosted by the North Korean Ambassador took an unexpected turn when a Pakistani minister, during his speech, expressed support for the “reunification of both Koreas.”

The remark reportedly irked the North Korean Ambassador, who engaged in a heated debate with the minister in front of stunned guests.  Witnesses described the exchange as tense, with the atmosphere quickly deteriorating. Matters worsened when guests allegedly refused to leave the venue after the allotted time, insisting on consuming more liquor served at the reception. The North Korean Embassy was eventually forced to call in security to disperse the crowd.

Diplomatic sources suggest that liquor sales are a known source of revenue for North Korea’s missions abroad, and the embassy’s decision to serve alcohol at the event may have contributed to the disorderly scenes. The incident has raised eyebrows in diplomatic circles, with observers noting that such public disagreements and unruly behavior are rare at official receptions. — DNA