Nation celebrates Pakistan Day today with traditional zeal

ISLAMABAD: The nation marked Pakistan Day on Sunday with a renewed commitment to transforming the country into a true Islamic and welfare state, in line with the vision of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.

This day is observed to honor the historic Lahore Resolution, passed on March 23, 1940, which set the foundation for a separate homeland for the Muslims of the Subcontinent.

The day began with a thirty-one-gun salute in the federal capital and a twenty-one-gun salute in provincial capitals.OGDCL Celebrates Victory in President’s Trophy

Special prayers were offered in mosques after Fajr prayers for the country’s progress and prosperity.

A key highlight of the celebrations is the Pakistan Day Military Parade, which will take place at Aiwan-e-Sadr in Islamabad on a limited scale due to the holy month of Ramadan.

President Asif Ali Zardari will be the chief guest at the event.

Contingents from the Army, Navy, and Air Force will actively participate in the parade, while Pakistan Air Force fighter jets will perform a flypast.

Radio Pakistan and PTV are airing special programs to emphasize the significance of the day and pay tribute to the leaders and workers of the Pakistan Movement.