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23rd March 2015 - Parade and Celebration

Pakistan Day parade: CDA begins ground preparation near Shakarparian

The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has started the preparation of the ground near Shakarparian for Pakistan Day parade of the joint armed forces to be held after a gap of seven-year on March 23. Chinese President Xi Jinping, who is expected to arrive here on a two-day official visit on March 22, would be the chief guest of the ceremony.

The CDA officials at the construction site told Business Recorder on condition of anonymity that the department concerned of the authority was currently engaged in construction work to prepare the ground for the parade between Shakarparian and Faizabad.

They said that machinery like bulldozers and other equipments are working speedily to complete the construction work well in time. The CDA officials were also seen busy in installation of street lights and making sitting arrangements for the Pakistan Day parade. The officials said that the construction work would start soon after receiving directives from the government to complete the construction and renovation work as soon as possible.

Previously, Pakistan Day parade used to be held at Racecourse in Rawalpindi, but later the venue was shifted to Jinnah Avenue in front of Parliament House in 1989. The authority had to change the venue again following public criticism of the damage caused to the roads and disruption of traffic flow during the parade rehearsal. However, the parade could not be held for the last seven years due to security concerns and the last military parade took place on March 23, 2008 during the tenure of former President General Pervez Musharraf (Retd).

Pakistan Day parade: CDA begins ground preparation near Shakarparian | Business Recorder
 
so what is the occasion for the parade?

On 23 March 1940, Pakistan resolution was presented at Manto Park (then) Lahore (Minar-e-Pakistan stands there now). Resolution declared as attaining a separate homeland for Muslims of Sub Continent will be the only objective of Muslim League now. It was a marked shift in M A Jinnahs policy which earlier had focused on finding a solution to secure Muslims rights without partitioning. From this date onwards Muslims would demand a separate homeland, called Pakistan. 1946 they would stamp their approval by voting Muslim League into success who won every single seat in Muslim areas. This is the day we truly declared Pakistan as our sole objective and struggled for its creation.
 
To be correct Pakistan had a 23rd March parade every year in the last 7 years. BUT they were small affairs held at military base under the patronage of the Army Chief and usually held at night.

So ya it is not a first time after 7 year thing. It is just a grand event like it USED to be till 7 years ago.
 
On 23 March 1940, Pakistan resolution was presented at Manto Park (then) Lahore (Minar-e-Pakistan stands there now). Resolution declared as attaining a separate homeland for Muslims of Sub Continent will be the only objective of Muslim League now. It was a marked shift in M A Jinnahs policy which earlier had focused on finding a solution to secure Muslims rights without partitioning. From this date onwards Muslims would demand a separate homeland, called Pakistan. 1946 they would stamp their approval by voting Muslim League into success who won every single seat in Muslim areas. This is the day we truly declared Pakistan as our sole objective and struggled for its creation.
wasn't it moved by falzul haq and drafted by Z khan.
 
In the 50s and 60s, besides the major event at RCG in pindi, parades were held at crops level at major cantonments like lahore, Karachi. The lahore parade coincided with the army horse and cattle show which also included the tattoo show of lights in the night. All these traditions have been laid wayside unfortunately.
 
Any updates on this? Is the Chinese President coming?
Any new development? Any pics of preparation?
 
Any updates on this? Is the Chinese President coming?
Any new development? Any pics of preparation?

Heard that Turkey Air Force will Participate with Pakistan Air Force at National Parade Day 23rd March 2015 and also hearing about Chinese troops
 
Heard that Turkey Air Force will Participate with Pakistan Air Force at National Parade Day 23rd March 2015 and also hearing about Chinese troops
Any details on the kind of equipment on show?
Chinese troops and Turkish air force? What about the Chinese President?
 

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