
President Asif Ali Zardari addresses the Pakistan Day parade at Aiwan-e-Sadr in Islamabad on March 23, 2025. — Screengrab via Geo News
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ISLAMABAD: The nation on Sunday hosted a famous military parade to remind the Lahore resolution in 1940 with the enthusiasm and enthusiasm of patriotism, which provided a framework to achieve the purpose of a separate home for Muslims in South Asia.
President Asif Ali Zardari was the guest of the Pakistan Day Parade this year, including Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, services chiefs and other honorable men, who were held in the House-Sadar instead of Shakirpin Parade Ground-who traditionally host the parade.
The day began with 31 guns and 21 guns in the federal capital and provinces respectively.
Meanwhile, a change of the guard was organized in the tomb of Al -Iqbal, Lahore, with the duties of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF).
Addressing the parade, in which the military personnel were presented with the past of the march of Pakistan as well as the fly paste of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) fighter jets, President Zardari remembered the sacrifices of millions of Muslims – who lived his life to create Pakistan.
“We have achieved freedom by making many sacrifices,” he said, emphasizing the importance of Pakistan Day.
Stressing that the people of Pakistan and the Armed Forces are standing together, the President paid tribute to the martyr and said: “We have the ability to overcome the difficulties. [and] Not afraid of it. “
“The journey beyond us is not easy, but it’s not impossible [….] I appeal to everyone to devote all their energies to the development of the country. President Zardari said that we have to work for a prosperous and peaceful Pakistan beyond differences.
Saying that the country is facing various geographical challenges, the head of the state has declared the youth as an essential capital in the country.
Touching the country’s foreign policy, the President said it was based on the principles of peace and stability.
He reiterated Pakistan’s desire to establish strong ties with his neighboring country and the international community.
He confirmed Islamabad’s unwavering commitment to raise a voice for Kashmiris on all global forums and said, “On that day, we also remember our Kashmiri brothers, who have long been victims of Indian atrocities.”
“Our aim is to form a strong, modern Islamic welfare state,” he said, emphasizing the importance of protecting the country’s independence, which was achieved through countless sacrifices.
President Zardari announced, “We will not hesitate to make any sacrifices for the protection and freedom of our motherland.
He emphasized, “We must make a Pakistan that is strong and developed.” The President also extended congratulations on the successful organization of the Grand Parade.
President Zardari also pledged to defeat the evil intentions of extremist terrorist organizations, and referred to them as “Fatnah al -Qaeda”. He confirmed that the entire nation stands from shoulder with armed forces in the fight against terrorism.
He stressed, “The threat of terrorism has to be eliminated.” “The fifth generation war is an important challenge,” he added.
President Zardari stressed, “We are a brave nation, who is fully capable of overcoming the challenges.
He reiterated that Pakistan would never refrain from making any sacrifices for the security of the country.
“We have strongly reacted strongly to both external and internal terrorism,” he said, “he gave remarks, and identified Pakistan’s commitment.
He pointed to New Delhi’s blatant intentions for Islamabad, saying, “India has always seen Pakistan with enmity.”
‘Divine collective will’
Meanwhile, in his message to his Pakistan Day, Prime Minister Shahbaz emphasized that “with the right policies, dedicated efforts, and national unity, we can gain economic prosperity, maintain social justice, and secure its enthusiastic position in the nations of the world.”
The Prime Minister noted that Pakistan Day “reinforces our collective will and is embedded in the foundation of our nation as a powerful reminder of the values of sacrifice and perseverance.”
He said, “From an emerging nation to nuclear power, our journey has been created by perseverance and determination. Still, this is not the place where we will stop.
Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) and Service Chief congratulate the nation on the 85th anniversary of Pakistan Day.
“The March 23, 1940 stands as a definite moment in our history-one day that crushed our collective vision and set the way for the formation of an independent homeland,” Read the statement issued by the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR).
“The roots of faith, the guidance of hope, and the flexibility were strengthened, on this occasion, it is a symbol of the unwavering commitment of the Pakistani people.
“Today, Pakistan stands as a responsible and determined member of the global community – supports peace, stability and cooperation. As a united nation, we move forward with an unprecedented commitment to new hope and sustainable prosperity. We will support peace, and we will explain our national role in Pakistan.
– With additional input from the app, Radio Pakistan