Military might on display as nation celebrates Pakistan Day

The nation is celebrating Pakistan Day on Wednesday with the armed forces displaying their full might during the annual military parade held in Islamabad, with envoys and dignitaries participating in the 48th Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) session attending as guests of honour. 

The day commemorates the passage of the historic Lahore Resolution which was signed on March 23 in 1940, under which Muslims of the sub-continent aimed for a separate homeland for themselves.

The day began with a 31-gun salute in the federal capital and a 21-gun salute in all provincial capitals.

Special prayers were offered in mosques after Fajar prayers for the progress and prosperity of Pakistan.

The highlight of the day is the grand military parade in Islamabad, where contingents of the three armed forces and other security forces are conducting a march past while fighter aircraft of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) presented a flypast, led by the chief of PAF.

Different floats depicting various aspects of culture from different provinces are also part of the parade.

Various organisations and departments have also planned a number of activities including seminars, conferences and discussion programs to highlight the historical significance of Pakistan Day.