When is pakistan republic day

The colorful event saw troops parading in Islamabad, the army showcasing long-range missiles, and the air force flying fighter jets over the capital.

Every year, Pakistan commemorates Republic Day also called Pakistan Day on March 23, but this year the authorities postponed it for two days due to bad weather. The focus of the official Republic Day ceremonies is the exhibition of the South Asian country's military strength.

President Arif Alvi and army chief Qamar Bajwa received a guard of honor from military troops. Prime Minister Imran Khan did not participate in the main ceremony as he is currently in quarantine after contracting the coronavirus.

The military parade on Thursday was dubbed "unnecessary" by many people in the country, as Pakistan is currently facing a dire economic situation due to the pandemic.

Coronavirus cases are once again on the rise in the country, and the government says it does not have enough funds to purchase COVID vaccines. Pakistan is also one of the few countries in the world that have approved the commercial sale of COVID vaccines. According to unconfirmed estimates, the Republic Day military parade cost billions of rupees millions of euros. DW contacted Kamran Ali Afzal, a spokesman for the Ministry of Finance, to find out the exact figure but did not receive any response.

Wars are fought with tanks, fighter planes and warships, which need fuel that is bought with money. For this we need a strong economy," Kaiser Bengali, an economist, told DW. Health experts are also wary of a "third coronavirus wave" in the country and question the government's decision to hold a public gathering to commemorate Republic Day. At least the government should not have held a public ceremony. Burzine Waghmar, from the Center for the Study of Pakistan at the School of Oriental and African Studies in London, says that "responsive, responsible and truly representative governments take cognizance of their citizen's sentiments when convening national events during the pandemic.

The focus of the official Republic Day ceremonies is the exhibition of the South Asian country's military strength. President Arif Alvi and army chief Qamar Bajwa received a guard of honor from military troops. Prime Minister Imran Khan did not participate in the main ceremony as he is currently in quarantine after contracting the coronavirus. The military parade on Thursday was dubbed "unnecessary" by many people in the country, as Pakistan is currently facing a dire economic situation due to the pandemic.

Coronavirus cases are once again on the rise in the country, and the government says it does not have enough funds to purchase COVID vaccines. Pakistan is also one of the few countries in the world that have approved the commercial sale of COVID vaccines.

According to unconfirmed estimates, the Republic Day military parade cost billions of rupees millions of euros. DW contacted Kamran Ali Afzal, a spokesman for the Ministry of Finance, to find out the exact figure but did not receive any response. Thousands of people, including diplomats from several countries, witnessed the parade amid tight security in Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Earlier in the day, special prayers were offered in mosques for the progress, prosperity and solidarity of Pakistan and the national flag was hoisted high on major government and private buildings across the country.

Rallies, peace walks, seminars, symposiums and conferences were held in different cities where speakers discussed the role of Pakistan Resolution in the creation of Pakistan. The government also announced a public holiday to mark the day. People enjoy view of cherry blossoms in E China's Nanjing. Spring flowers bloom across China.