Pakistan Day parade rescheduled for March 25 amid bad weather

Pakistan Day parade has been rescheduled for March 25 amid bad weather!

The President’s House notified on Thursday that the Pakistan Day parade scheduled to be held today has been postponed due to inclement weather, it will now be held on March 25.

The joint services parade was due to be held at Aiwan-e-Sadr.

The nation on Thursday, is commemorating Pakistan Day, marking the passing of the Lahore Resolution on March 23, 1940, when the All-India Muslim League demanded a separate nation for the Muslims of the British Indian empire.

At the break, a 31-gun salute in the federal capital and a 21-gun salute was offered in the provincial capitals.

Marking the day, a change of guards ceremony was held at the mausoleums of Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah and Allama Iqbal in Karachi and Lahore, respectively.

The prime minister of Pakistan, Mr. president and other leaders conveyed their greetings and congratulated the nation.

PM Shehbaz in his message to the nation on the occasion, said that today was a reminder that no matter what the challenges, human will was capable of attaining the impossible.

“Today the nation pays homage to Pakistan’s founding fathers for their political wisdom, sagacity & determination to wage a relentless struggle for a separate homeland,” the premier said in a tweet.

“The day is a reminder that no matter what the challenges, the human will is capable of attaining the impossible. Living nations put themselves through rigorous audits by comparing their performance to the ideals. This is their way of introspection & accountability. I have unwavering faith in the Idea of Pakistan defeating the odds. On 23rd March today, let us awaken the spirit of service to the nation,” he said.