Islamabad: Today, Pakistan Day is being celebrated across the country with national enthusiasm. The day began with a 31-gun salute in the federal capital and 21 in the provincial capitals. The main ceremony of Pakistan Day was held at Shakar Padian Parade Ground, where the armed forces showed their full strength and discipline. President Asif Ali Zardari was the chief guest of the parade of Pakistan forces, while foreign guests including the Minister of Defense of Saudi Arabia also participated.
The ceremony was attended by Army Chief General Asim Munirsmeet Services Chief at Shikarpadian Parade Ground. Apart from this, federal ministers, members of the assembly, and foreign ambassadors to Pakistan participated. Troops of various units of the Pakistan Army saluted, while the modern planes of the Pakistan Air Force, JF-17, F-16, and Mirage aircraft, performed an aerial demonstration. The President of the State paraded.
inspected and addressed the ceremony, a special cultural show of the provinces was also presented in the parade and a float was performed while Pakistan’s progress in the defense sector and modern weapons were showcased. The ceremony was held. Special prayers were offered for the security and stability of the country and nation in Fajr prayer gatherings, while special prayer ceremonies were also organized in the places of worship of believers of other religions. Pakistan Day was organized under the auspices of political and religious parties. Accordingly, seminars and conferences are being organized and rallies are being held.
What is Pakistan Day?
Pakistan Day is celebrated on March 23, 1940, in memory of the resolution passed in the All India Muslim League meeting, in the light of which the Muslims of the subcontinent dreamed of a separate homeland for themselves. This resolution was presented in Minto Park, Lahore. It was there that Minar Pakistan was built as a memorial to him
