ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Day parade is underway at Shakarparian parade avenue – where contingents of Pakistan’s all three armed forces – police and personnel of other forces are participating in the spectacular ceremony.
The president, the prime minister, the chiefs of armed forces, the members of federal cabinet, the foreign ambassadors, families of martyrs and top level officials attended the parade ceremony. The parade started with a colorful flypast led by Chief of Air Staff Sohail Aman. The flypast comprised of multiple formations including JF-17, F-16, F-7 and aircraft of Pakistan and Pakistan Army’s Aeronautical Corps.
The flypast was followed by a brief address of President Mamnoon Hussain, in which he reiterated strong national resolve to completely eliminate terrorism. He said that the government is cognizant to present day challenges and completely prepared to combat them.
Afterwards, the smart contingents of Pakistan, Pakistan Navy, Pakistan Air Force, Police, Frontier Constabulary, Boys Scouts and Girls Guide paraded in front of top level dignitaries. The Special Services Group (SSG) of Pakistan Pakistan and Army and special guards of President of Pakistan also participated in the parade.
Later the formations of military weapons, vehicles and other goods inducing tanks, missiles and sophisticated gadgets were also exhibited. Models of all four provinces of Pakistan and territories, which exhibited that culture and key locations of these places, were also included in the parade.
Personnel of Sher Dill formation also performed breathtaking airshow on the occasion.
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