Pakistan Day Parade underway in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Day Parade was held in Islamabad today (Thursday) to celebrate the republic day of Pakistan.

A military parade was underway this morning in the capital city to pay tribute to the founding fathers of the nation and herald their sacrifices.

Glittering tributes were also paid to the armed forces of Pakistan including the army, navy and air force for their role in defending the country’s borders.

President Alvi was seen attending the parade while the absence of Prime Minister Imran Khan– who is recuperating from the novel coronavirus– was noted from the event.

President @ArifAlvi attends #PakistanDayParade as Chief Guest in Islamabad #OneNationOneDestiny #PakistanDayCelebrations @OfficialDGISPR @PresOfPakistan pic.twitter.com/waPDTesm7E

— Radio Pakistan (@RadioPakistan) March 25, 2021

There are countless Pakistanis working either as individuals or in teams that are bringing a positive image of Pakistan into the lime light and are laying the framework for positive social chance.#PrideOfPakistan #PakistanDayParade pic.twitter.com/VPZvQRvbNJ

— Hoorulain Farhat (@HooruIainFarhat) March 25, 2021

Government announces public holiday in Islamabad and Rawalpindi

A notification was issued by Deputy Commissioner (DC) Rawalpindi retired Capt Anwar ul Haq to declare March 25, Thursday as a local holiday in District Rawalpindi.

A similar notification was issued by the district magistrate of Islamabad.

The national broadcaster said that in order to ensure the parade is held smoothly, Islamabad Traffic Police will restrict traffic on Islamabad Expressway from Khanna Bridge to Zero point between 5am and 2pm.

Alternate routes are Peshawar Road to Golra and Kashmir Highway, Murree Road Cricket Stadium and 9th Avenue and Khanna Bridge to Tramari Chowk then Rawal Dam Chowk and Serena Chowk.