23rd March 2017, Pakistan Day Parade [Pictures]

MenInG · Mar 22, 2017

The 23rd March Celebrations for Pakistan Day

Looks like a big one for Pakistan with a lot of emphasis on fighting terrorism etc. Also the parade is supposed to have Chinese troops also.

Syed1 · Mar 22, 2017

MenInG said:
Looks like a big one for Pakistan with a lot of emphasis on fighting terrorism etc. Also the parade is supposed to have Chinese troops also.

And Saudi and Turkish as well.

Major · Mar 22, 2017

alot of training has been going on.

we have had many planes flying over our house, unusual.

Funny how no one of us really care about Pakistan Day. Its just another ordinary holiday for us.

Independence day is celebrated more then Pakistan Day. much more

also hoping Misbah wins some award by the govt tommarow

Nostalgic · Mar 22, 2017

Major said:
Funny how no one of us really care about Pakistan Day. Its just another ordinary holiday for us.

Independence day is celebrated more then Pakistan Day. much more

It wasn't always so. People used to actually tune in to watch the parade in its entirety, and having a ticket or an invitation to watch it in person was a boast-worthy feat. I guess ever since the parade started being cancelled due to security reasons, the fervor for it went away.

Of course, those of us who are historically inclined know the day for what it is: based on a false pretext to cover up for the fact that the first Martial Law abrogated the very constitution the passage of which this day was supposed to mark, complete with the symbolism that is jackboots romping down Constitution Avenue marching straight towards the rightful seats of power.

Major · Mar 22, 2017

Nostalgic said:
It wasn't always so. People used to actually tune in to watch the parade in its entirety, and having a ticket or an invitation to watch it in person was a boast-worthy feat. I guess ever since the parade started being cancelled due to security reasons, the fervor for it went away.

Of course, those of us who are historically inclined know the day for what it is: based on a false pretext to cover up for the fact that the first Martial Law abrogated the very constitution the passage of which this day was supposed to mark, complete with the symbolism that is jackboots romping down Constitution Avenue marching straight towards the rightful seats of power.

so if an arm leadership comes in place, then does the Pakistan Day become an ironic day?

PakLFC · Mar 23, 2017

I like Pakistan day as it reminds us why Pakistan was formed. We need to be reminded of all the sacrifices our ancestors made for the Pakistan we today take for granted. Nice to see China and Turkey join the party as well.

fasihulhaq94 · Mar 23, 2017

does anyone even watch the parade anymore? most people are happy for the holiday, thats about it

Saeed · Mar 23, 2017

Major said:
Funny how no one of us really care about Pakistan Day. Its just another ordinary holiday for us.

Independence day is celebrated more then Pakistan Day. much more

Some people probably find PTV's coverage boring because they are still using the cameras they bought in 80s. Watch North Korean or old German Parades, they know how to make them exciting.