2015 Pakistan Day Parade

Military parade in Islamabad, Pakistan June 2025 June 2025 Pakistan Day Parade 2015 was a military parade held on 23 March 2015 in Islamabad, Pakistan to commemorate 75 years since the Lahore Resolution of 1940. The parade was held after gap of 7 years because of growing wave of terrorism, however the decision to hold the parade was held after the launch of a mass anti-terrorism operation by the Pakistan Army. It was widely seen as a rather successful attempt to boost the self-confidence to general public.Pakistan marks National Day with first military parade in seven years 23 March 2015 The Guardian https://web.archive.org/web/20230323181615/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/mar/23/pakistan-marks-national-day-with-first-military-parade-in-seven-years 23 March 2023 live https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/mar/23/pakistan-marks-national-day-with-first-military-parade-in-seven-yearshttps://tribune.com.pk/story/858020/in-the-face-of-terror-pakistan-shows-off-military-prowess In the face of terror: Pakistan shows off military prowess 23 March 2015 The Express Tribune 16 June 2025 Overview The three-hour parade featured all three service branches, the Army, Navy, and Air Force – including the army's strategic command force, which administers land-based nuclear weapons arsenal. The parade featured nuclear-capable and conventional missiles, indigenously manufactured tanks, and a squadron of JF-17 Thunder fighter jets along with Pakistan's first locally manufactured armed unmanned aerial vehicle. It was overseen by President of Pakistan Mamnoon Hussain and Prime Minister of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif.https://thediplomat.com/2015/03/with-military-parade-pakistan-sends-message-to-india-taliban/ With Military Parade, Pakistan Sends Message to India, Taliban Franz-Stefan Gady The Diplomat 16 June 2025https://www.dnaindia.com/world/report-pakistan-showcases-modern-weapons-in-national-day-parade-2071375 Pakistan showcases modern weapons in national day parade DNA Web Team DNA India 16 June 2025 The parade was welcomed by national media outlets. Dawn called the parade as a 'highly anticipated' event,https://www.dawn.com/news/1171371 Pakistan holds first Republic Day parade in seven years 23 March 2015 DAWN.COM 16 June 2025 while Pakistan Today called the event as crucial to refreshing nation's patriotism. Indian news outlet NDTV joined Reuters in calling the parade as sending a message to neighboring India.https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/confident-pakistan-holds-first-republic-day-parade-in-7-years-748814 Confident Pakistan Holds First Republic Day Parade in 7 Years NDTV 16 June 2025 The Guardian called the revival of the military parade after a seven-year marking a further step in the rehabilitation of the army after a dismal period.https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/mar/23/pakistan-marks-national-day-with-first-military-parade-in-seven-years Pakistan marks National Day with first military parade in seven years Jon Boone The Guardian 23 March 2015 16 June 2025 References Category:Military parades in Pakistan Category:2015 in Pakistan