ISLAMABAD - Preparations have been completed for the 72nd Pakistan Day parade going to be held at the Parade Ground in Islamabad tomorrow (Saturday).
All three armed forces will take part in the parade. Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad will be the chief guest at the ceremony.
Commandos of the Pakistan Army, Pakistan Navy and Frontier Constabulary will conduct the march-past in their unique style and the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) will carry out the fly-past.
This year, the Pakistan Day celebrations will be special as military contingents from China, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Sri Lanka and Saudi Arabia 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 from China – will display aerial feats. The roads of the federal capital have been decorated with panaflexes and banners.