ISLAMABAD – Preparations have been completed for the 72nd Pakistan Dayparade going to be held at the Parade Ground in Islamabad tomorrow(Saturday).

All three armed forces will take part in the parade. Malaysian PrimeMinister Mahathir Mohamad will be the chief guest at the ceremony.

Commandos of the Pakistan Army, Pakistan Navy and Frontier Constabularywill conduct the march-past in their unique style and the Pakistan AirForce (PAF) will carry out the fly-past.

This year, the Pakistan Day celebrations will be special as militarycontingents from China, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Sri Lanka and SaudiArabia will also participate in the parade.

The paratroopers from these countries will perform a free fall jump as well.

The fighter jets of friendly countries – F-16s from Turkey and J10s fromChina – will display aerial feats. The roads of the federal capital havebeen decorated with panaflexes and banners.