Islamabad :
The Armed Forces put on a spectacular parade at the main Pakistan Day celebrations in the federal capital Islamabad, with participants from the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers in attendance.
Pakistan Day was celebrated with full enthusiasm with the determination to ensure development, prosperity and strong defense of the country. The day started with salute of 31 cannons in the federal capital Islamabad and 21 cannons in the provincial capitals.
President of Pakistan Dr. Arif Alvi, Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan, Chief of Army Staff Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Nadeem Raza, Chiefs of Armed Forces and OIC Foreign Ministers The participants of the council attended. Federal ministers also attended the function. 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 on the occasion of Renewal of Allegiance Day, the contingent of the three Armed Forces saluted the special guests while conducting a special parade. 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.
Earlier, Chief of the Pakistan Air Force Zaheer Ahmad Babar flew F-16s and saluted the President along with two J10s. Wing Commander Bilal Raza and Wing Commander Hassan Anis were accompanying him on the occasion. After the President’s address, the Armed Forces marched in front of the salute platform. Past, Coast Guard, Balochistan Levies troops participated in this parade for the first time.
In addition, a special contingent of Ladies Officers representing female personnel of the Armed Forces, Police, Rangers and other security agencies also passed in front of the salute platform. In addition to the Armed Forces, Air and Navy Battalions, the Commandos, Armed Corps, Air Defense and Battalion of Engineers, along with the communications defense equipment that made the national defense invincible, also displayed state-of-the-art missiles, tanks and artillery. gone.
Troops from friendly countries also took part in the parade, Uzbek Armed Forces took part in the parade for the first time, Azerbaijan’s brave troops also took part in the parade, Turkey, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia also took part in the parade. Joined For the first time, a contingent of the Uzbek Armed Forces took part in the parade, a contingent of brave Azerbaijani troops also took part in the parade, and troops from Turkey, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia also joined the parade.
Different floats reflecting different aspects of the culture of different provinces participating in the march made the event last for four months. The highlight of the event was the participation of the participants in the OIC Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. The OIC float has also been included in the Pakistan Day parade.
