RAWALPINDI, Pakistan: The preparations of the Pakistan armed forces are in full swing to hold the parade in Islamabad on March 23 to mark the Pakistan Day which holds a significant place in the history of the country.
“To mark this day (March 23) in a befitting manner, Armed Forces Pakistan Day Parade will be held in Islamabad,” the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a press release issued on Wednesday.
The ISPR said that to facilitate commuters, special traffic arrangements have been made for March 21 (full dress rehearsal) and Pakistan Day. The traffic plan will be publicized on electronic and print media.
Meanwhile, a rehearsal of the parade was held on Wednesday at the Parade Venue in Shakarparian, Islamabad.
Participating troops which include foot columns of Army, Navy, Pakistan Air Forces (PAF), Frontier Corps (FC), Northern Light Infantry, Mujahid Force, Islamabad Police, tri Services Lady officers, tri services Armed Forces Nursing Service, Girls Guide, Boys Scouts, Special Service Group from three Services, mechanized columsn of Armored Corps, Artillery, Army Air Defence, Signals, Engineers, Army Strategic Force Command, Camel Band and President’s Body Guard participated in the parade.
Fighter aircrafts of PAF, aircraft of Pakistan Navy and helicopters of Army Aviation also rehearsed flypast for the final day. Likewise, aerobatics of PAF Sherdil team and JF-17 thunder and F-16 were also part of today’s rehearsal.
In addition, skydivers of three servies made parajumps.
Director General Joint Joint Staff Lieutenant General Najib Ullah Khan, Adjutant General Pakistan Army Lieutenant General Zamir ul Hasan Shah, Corps Commander Lieutenant General Malik Zafar Iqbal and other representatives from three services and organizers witnessed the rehearsal today.
