Pakistan

19 pictures that will make you a proud Pakistani

A joint military parade was held at the Parade Ground near Shakarparian hills in Islamabad

Multimedia Desk March 23, 2017

PHOTO: AFP

The nation celebrated Pakistan Day with national zeal and fervour on Thursday. Pakistan Day commemorates the passing of the Lahore Resolution, when a separate nation for the Muslims of The British Indian Empire was demanded on March 23, 1940.

The highlight of the day was the joint military parade which was held at the Parade Ground near Shakarparian hills in Islamabad.

We look at 19 pictures from the parade that will make you a proud Pakistani.

Women army soldiers march past during a Pakistan Day military parade in Islamabad on March 23, 2017. PHOTO: AFP

Chinese troops march as they take part in Pakistan Day military parade in Islamabad. PHOTO: REUTERS

Commandos from the Special Services Group (SSG) march during Pakistan Day military parade in Islamabad. PHOTO: REUTERS

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (R) and President Mamnoon Hussain (C) arrive to attend the Pakistan Day military parade in Islamabad. PHOTO: REUTERS

Female Pakistani soldiers march past during a Pakistan Day military parade in Islamabad on March 23, 2017. PHOTO: AFP

A Pakistani F-16 fighter jets flies past during a Pakistan Day military parade in Islamabad. PHOTO: AFP

Tank crews steer their vehicles during the Pakistan Day military parade in Islamabad. PHOTO: AFP

Border soldiers march past during a Pakistan Day military parade in Islamabad. PHOTO: AFP

Jets perform aerobatic manouvers during a Pakistan Day military parade in Islamabad. PHOTO: AFP

Military personnel stand beside short-range Surface to Surface Missile NASR during a Pakistan Day military parade in Islamabad. PHOTO: AFP

Military personnel salute as they take part in a Pakistan Day military parade in Islamabad. PHOTO: AFP

Jets perform aerobatic manouvers during a Pakistan Day military parade in Islamabad. PHOTO: AFP

Military personnel stand beside a drone on a transporter during a Pakistan Day military parade in Islamabad. PHOTO: AFP

Military personnel stand beside a Shaheen III surface-to-surface ballistic missile during a Pakistan Day military parade in Islamabad. PHOTO: AFP

Pakistani forces soldiers march past during a Pakistan Day military parade in Islamabad. PHOTO: AFP

Navy helicopters fly past during a Pakistan Day military parade. PHOTO: AFP

Tank crews steer their vehicles during a Pakistan Day military parade in Islamabad. PHOTO: AFP

Air Force soldiers march past during a Pakistan Day military parade in Islamabad. PHOTO: AFP

Women army soldiers march past during a Pakistan Day military parade in Islamabad on March 23, 2017. PHOTO: AFP

COMMENTS (20)

Razavi Syed Farooq | 7 years ago | Reply Vinod & vijay We app your wishes we Pakistan's are big hearted & magnanimous people we reciprocate Luv with Luv U r welcome to my beloved great Pakistan Regards & Allah bless u for ur good wishes for us

Asif | 7 years ago | Reply I have no way other then Pakistan I love Pakistan

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Hoshiar Singh Gill | 7 years ago | Reply Nice ! Congratulations to all Pakistanis!

NK | 7 years ago | Reply @Khan... Ur comment is unlike a Pathan... U put us Pathans to shame.... Long Live Pakistan and Long Live our Forces

Omar Sadiq | 7 years ago | Reply @Khan: These "useless things" are the reason that even people like you are safe Khan! Don't like Pakistan, go to the eastern or western side of Pakistan; you will not be missed!!!

Khan | 7 years ago | Reply Can someone please tell me why these pictures should make me proud of Pakistan? Country is spending huge amount of money on these useless things, no wonder it can't provide even basic facilities to people.

Malik Asad Ali | 7 years ago | Reply Pakistan zindabad we are proud of Pak Army regards with best wishes.....

SuperNeo | 7 years ago | Reply Where is May 10th picture, which will actually make into the history books?

SK | 7 years ago | Reply I would be a more "Proud Pakistani" if my young generation was among top of educated lots in this world, I would more proud if my ignored poor masses were served basics of their human-rights

Hassan N Ansari | 7 years ago | Reply Pakistan Zindabad ...

Karachiwala | 7 years ago | Reply Thanks Vinod & Vijay,please do visit Pakistan a country full of history and excellent food. Lets start new era in Indian sub continent. an era of peace and mutual respect. From Karachi to Peshawar and Lahore to Quetta you will find most hospitable people any where in the world no joke. We share common history time has come to embrace it jointly. Dear neighbours War is no solution. Best wishes to all Indians from Pakistan.

VINOD | 7 years ago | Reply @Shah: Thanks Mr. Shah. Appreciate and feel the warmth of your feelings. Best wishes.

Warrior | 7 years ago | Reply Thanks Tribune for making us remind that we have a president

Adeel javed | 7 years ago | Reply our army is our proud. PAKISTAN ZINDABAD.

Shah | 7 years ago | Reply @vijay ramesh: Thanks and please do visit my country, if you are from Hindus-tan, we will be proud to be your host, welcome you and show you around;

Shah | 7 years ago | Reply @VINOD: Thanks and please do visit my country, if you are from Hindus-tan; We will be proud to be your host, welcome you and show you around;

zahid hussain | 7 years ago | Reply Pakistan Zindabad , a big slap on the face of those nations who used to say they left Pakistan Alone ......

vijay ramesh | 7 years ago | Reply Congratulations to all Pakistani nationals on this day.

Khawar | 7 years ago | Reply PAKISTAN ZINDABAD!

VINOD | 7 years ago | Reply Very nice pictures. Our best wishes on Pakistan day.

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