On the 82nd anniversary of the introduction of the Pakistan Resolution, 'Pakistan Day' is being celebrated with full vigor across th...
On the 82nd anniversary of the introduction of the Pakistan Resolution, 'Pakistan Day' is being celebrated with full vigor across the country with a determination to ensure development, prosperity and strong defense of the country.
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| Armed forces as well as foreign troops took part in the military parade - Photo: Radio Pakistan |
This day is commemorated on March 23, 1940, in commemoration of the historic resolution of Lahore, under which the Muslims of the subcontinent set their own agenda for a separate homeland.
According to the report of Radio Pakistan, the day started with 31 salutes in the federal capital Islamabad and 21 salutes in the provincial capitals.
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After Fajr prayers in mosques, special prayers were offered for the progress and prosperity of the country.
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Scenes of guards changing at Mazar-e-Iqbal - Photo: MAK NEWS-21
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A guard change ceremony was held at Mazar-e-Iqbal in Lahore with Air Vice Marshal Zubair Hassan Khan as the chief guest.
Pakistan Day Parade
The highlight of the day is the spectacular military parade in Islamabad in which troops of the three armed forces and other security forces march past while fighter jets perform aerial exercises. The theme of this year Pakistan Day is 'Happy Pakistan'.
The special parade of Pakistan Day was attended by President of Pakistan Dr. Arif Alvi, Prime Minister Imran Khan, Federal Ministers and Chiefs of the three Armed Forces as well as Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).
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| Prime Minister and Chief of the Armed Forces watching the demonstration of the skill of fighter jets — Photo: AFP |
The arrival of President Dr. Arif Alvi was announced with a special trumpet blast after which he came to the parade ground in a traditional chariot.
On the occasion of the special parade of the renewal of the covenant day, the troops of the three armed forces conducted a special parade and greeted the special guests.
The ceremony began with the recitation of the national anthem followed by the recitation of the Holy Quran, after which President Arif Ali inspected the parade.
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| Armed forces display parade at the parade — Photo: AFP |
Apart from them, Pakistanis who have shown outstanding performance in their respective fields and made the country famous through their works were also specially invited to the event.
Expert pilots of Pakistan Air Force and Pakistan Navy performed flypast on various aircrafts of the Armed Forces including Chinese made J10C, JF17 Thunders, F16 and Mirage aircraft and saluted the President of Pakistan.
After the President address, troops from various battalions of the Army, Pakistan Navy, Pakistan Air Force, Rangers, Frontier Corps, Police and other security agencies marched in front of the salute platform. Guards, Balochistan Levies troops participated for the first time.
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Special contingent of female security personnel participating in the parade - Photo:MAK NEWS-21
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In addition, a special contingent of ladies officers representing women from the Armed Forces, Police, Rangers and other security agencies also passed in front of the salute platform.
Troops from Bahrain National Guard, Azerbaijan Armed Forces, Turkish Armed Forces and Royal Saudi Army also marched in the special parade. For the first time, a contingent of Uzbek Armed Forces participated in this parade.
29 cadets from Saudi Arabia are undergoing training at Pakistan Military Academy Kakul.
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| Beautiful view of the flypast of the planes in the parade - Photo: APP |
The parade also showcased state-of-the-art military equipment, including tanks, powerful guns, rocket systems, air defense systems, armored vehicles, communications equipment, state-of-the-art electronic equipment, radar systems and missiles.
After that the paratroopers of Pakistan Air Force, Pakistan Navy and Pakistan Army landed in front of the salute platform demonstrating the skill of free fall jump from a height of 10,000 feet.
After that, the special guest of the ceremony, President Arif Ali, was presented the green crescent flag of Pakistan, after which the President shook hands with the skydiving pilots.
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| Float representing Jammu and Kashmir in the parade |
The march of different floats reflecting different aspects of culture of the four provinces also became part of the parade and for the first time Kashmir was also represented in the parade, along with a special OIC float.
On the float of Kashmir, the image of Hazrat Balh Dargah, Mangala Dam, beautiful mountain scenery of Neelum Valley, Syed Ali Gilani and Shaheed Burhan Wani was prominent.
Distinguished guests attending the 48th session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers also witnessed the Pakistan Day Parade as special guests.
We want a responsible nuclear power and peace with all countries, President
Addressing the parade, the President of Pakistan said that we must remember that the goal of Pakistan was to establish a welfare state that would serve as a model of a moderate and tolerant society based on Islamic principles, where Muslims as well as minorities Protection of life and property and complete religious freedom.
The President said that we want the OIC to be made more stable and effective. At present, the Islamic world is facing trials. The people of Palestine and Indian-occupied Kashmir are being oppressed.
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The President said that the OIC Summit is the best opportunity for the unity of the Muslim Ummah. Photo: MAK NEWS-21
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He said that the rising tide of Islamophobia in the world has endangered Muslims and they are in a state of uncertainty. was given.
The president said the resolution reiterated that Islamophobia, blasphemy and blasphemy and hate speech against Muslims was a major challenge to the world.
He said that now every year March 15 will be made the day to combat Islamophobia and the world will ensure that the condition of Islamophobia is eradicated forever.
Arif Alvi said that the OIC meeting is a great opportunity for the solution of the problems facing the Islamic world and for the unity of the Muslim Ummah. We believe that with mutual unity and cooperation all challenges can be met.
"We are a responsible nuclear power and we want peace with all countries, respect their sovereignty and adhere to the principles of peaceful coexistence," he said.
"Let me make it clear that we will never compromise on our security and sovereignty and any adventure will be answered promptly and fully," he said.
The President said that the main cause of instability in South Asia was the expansionist ambitions of the neighboring country and its illegal occupation of Kashmir.
Message from the President and Prime Minister
Earlier, President Dr Arif Ali and Prime Minister Imran Khan in their separate messages on the occasion of Pakistan Day said that the day is not far when Pakistan will become an economically strong and prosperous country.
According to a report by Radio Pakistan, in his message, the President said that the demand for a separate homeland for the Muslims of the subcontinent has proved to be politically correct over time.
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He said that the human rights violations in Occupied Jammu and Kashmir and the persecution of minorities in India were enough to convince them that the then Muslim leadership had clearly realized that if Muslims were to divide India into Hindu majority. What will happen to them if they remain at the mercy of God?
In his message, the Prime Minister spoke about the need to adhere to the principles of unity, faith and discipline given by Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and to dedicate Pakistan to the development of the state of Madinah as a truly democratic welfare state. emphasized.
He said that the present government has undertaken long-term reforms and initiatives for the eradication of poverty and promotion of justice.
The Prime Minister said that the focus of the government was on the backward sections of the society so that they could be provided equal opportunities.
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