IN PICTURES: Pakistan Day military parade

The nation is celebrating its 84th Pakistan Day on Saturday. This auspicious occasion is a reminder of the relentless struggle and unwavering determination that culminated in the establishment of Pakistan as an independent homeland for Muslims in the subcontinent.

As per tradition, a military parade by smartly turned-out contingents of the armed forces was held in the federal capital. 

President Zardari arrives escorted by the Presidential Guard. PHOTO: GoP

President Asif Ali Zardari inspects a guard of honour during Pakistan's national day parade in Islamabad on March 23, 2024. PHOTO: AFP

Pakistan's armed forces soldiers march past during Pakistan's national day parade in Islamabad on March 23, 2024. PHOTO: AFP

Pakistan's armed forces soldiers march past during Pakistan's national day parade in Islamabad on March 23, 2024. PHOTO: AFP

PAF F-16s during the fly past. PHOTO: GoP

Pakistan Air Force's F-16 fighter jet performs aerobatic maneuvers during Pakistan's national day parade in Islamabad on March 23, 2024. PHOTO: AFP

PAF helicopters during the fly past. PHOTO: GoP

Sherdils during aerial display. PHOTO: GoP

Pakistan Air Force's Karakoram-8 (K-8) aircrafts perform aerobatic maneuvers during Pakistan's national day parade in Islamabad on March 23, 2024. PHOTO: AFP

Pakistan Air Force paratroopers perform during Pakistan's national day parade in Islamabad on March 23, 2024. PHOTO: AFP

Pakistan Air Force paratroopers perform during Pakistan's national day parade in Islamabad on March 23, 2024. PHOTO: AFP