Islamabad: The 77th Pakistan Day is being celebrated with traditional zeal and enthusiasm.
A wonderful display of fireworks lit up the sky as the clock struck midnight whereas the historical city was decorated with colourful lighting.
The day dawned with 31 gun salute in the Federal Capital, and 21 gun salute in the provincial capitals.
CHANGE OF GUARDS CEREMONY AT MAZAR-E-IQBAL
A change of guards ceremony was held at the mausoleum of Allama Iqbal in Lahore.
A regiment of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) took charge of guard duties at Mazar-e-Iqbal. Air Commodore of Pakistan Air Force Salman Mehboob was the chief guest on the occasion.
The pilots of Pakistan Air Force will also present an air show at Karachi's Clifton beach at 01.00 pm Pakistan Standard Time.
A spectacular joint armed services parade will be held near Shakarparian in Islamabad.
Special feature of the parade this year will be participation of Peoples Liberation Army China's Tri Services, Saudi Special Force's contingents and Turkish Jannisary Military band.
Mechanized columns of various prestigious services of the country will exhibit inventory of highly sophisticated and modern weaponry and arsenal.
Civil organizations will also show their material presence at the Parade by exhibiting floats depicting developments achieved by the country, besides the regional culture and heritage.
Amongst other dignitaries, Chief of South African National Defence Force, General Solly Zacharia will also witness the parade.
- Samaa
