Volume VII, Issue-III, March 2017

March in History 77th Pakistan Day: Spectacular display of military might March 15, 1955: The biggest post-independence irrigation project, With fighter jets zooming the passing of the historic arrangements to deter any unto - Kotri Barrage is inaugurated. across the sky, Pakistan on Lahore Resolution on March ward incident. Cellular phone Thursday showcased its mili - 23, 1940, when Muslims of the networks in the capital were March 23, 1956: 1956 Constitution tary might in a grand parade Subcontinent demanded the es - suspended and roads leading to is promulgates on Pakistan Day. Major General Iskander Mirza marking the 77th Pakistan Day tablishment of a separate home - the Parade Ground near sworn in as first President of that has for the first time in - land to safeguard their rights in Shakarparian were heavily Pakistan. volved the contingents of for - the then British colony of India. guarded. eign armies. March 23, 1956: Constituent The government authorities The special feature of this assembly adopts name of Islamic Republic Pakistan Day commemorates made stringent security year’s parade was the participa - of Pakistan and first constitution. tion of troops from China’s March 8, 1957: President Iskandar People’s Liberation Army and Mirza lays the foundation-stone of Saudi Army, besides Turkish the State Bank of Pakistan building Jannisary Military Band in Karachi. (Mehteran) that showed March 23, 1960: Foundation of deepening of ties between Minar-i-Pakistan is laid. Pakistan and the “brotherly” March 14, 1972: New education countries. policy enforced. Free education in all private and public schools. The march-past, weapons display, cultural and aerial March 1, 1981: National population census starts throughout the country. shows captured the imagination of the public. March 29, 1983: Foundation-stone Courtesy: Express Tribune of Satellite Earth Station is laid near Rawalpindi. International returns to Pakistan March 8, 1998: Population census begins in the country. Fresh from hosting the fixtures overseas. final, What’s inside: there is more good news for “The youth need inspiring, and the national teams need far F CPEC will ‘pave way for Pakistan cricket as the Interna - development tional Cricket Council (ICC) more cricket played in familiar is considering sending a World terrain. Furthermore, the terror - F Mela Chiraghan begins ists cannot win and cricket must traditional activities set XI side to Lahore to play a not give up on Pakistan.” devotees afire four-match T20 series in “The desire is to give cricket- September. F International skiers stunned by starved Pakistani supporters the The announcement also gave Malam Jabba's sublime beauty chance to see some of the PSL mastermind Najam Sethi The series, which will be world’s finest players in live an opportunity to gloat and F Passion for cricket conquers fear another giant leap towards action,” said the ICC’s Pakistan show his critics how wrong Pakistan will soon be among top restoring foreign players’ F Task Force head Giles Clarke. they were when they doubted tourist destinations of the world' confidence in visiting Pakistan, “The world of cricket needs to that the PSL final in Lahore has been named ‘The F Pakistani peacekeepers win help Pakistan, who cannot would do nothing. Independence Cup’. praise continue to play their home Courtesy: Express Tribune Positive Post is published to project positivity all around Pakistan amongst our youth and the entire nation. Our efforts are to inculcate patriotism and a sense of ownership in them. It is a compilation of news extracted by the students of Mass Communications and Media Studies of Greenwich University. CPEC will ‘pave way for development International Women's Day is being observed today

Punjab Chief Minister She - International Women s Day is hbaz Sharif has said the China- being observed across the Pakistan Economic Corridor world, including Pakistan (CPEC) has laid a strong today (Wednesday). It has been foundation of lasting develop - observed since the early 1900s ment in Pakistan. The chief and is now recognised each year minister expressed these views on March 8. during a meeting with Federal Railways Minister Khawaja In Pakistan working women in year. It commemorates the Saad Rafique on Tuesday. formal and informal sectors cel - struggle for women s rights. ebrate International Women s Shehbaz said under the Day every year to commemo - The first International Women’s leadership of Prime Minister people of Pakistan have rejected rate their ongoing struggle for Day was observed on February Nawaz Sharif, Pakistan was on the negative politics of the due rights, despite facing many 28, 1909 in the United States track of progress and prosperity. ‘defeatist elements’. He said the restrictions. following a declaration by the people want to see develop - Socialist Party of America. He said CPEC would prove to ment and prosperity in the International Women’s Day is a be a game-changer in the real country. worldwide event that celebrates International Womens Day was sense. The project would pave women’s achievements from the first observed worldwide as a way for development in the “Promises made with the political to the social while call - popular event after 1977 when country. “The political elements masses will be honoured and ing for gender equality. the United Nations General who were hatching conspiracies no one will be allowed to Assembly invited member against the progress of the create hurdles in the way of International Women s Day, states to proclaim March 8 as country and prosperity of the public service,” the chief originally called International the UN Day for women s rights people, have become isolated,” minister said. Working Women s Day, is and world peace. Shehbaz remarked. He said the Courtesy:The Express Tribune celebrated on March 8 every Courtesy:Dunya News

Pakistan’s economy witnesses positive turnaround, growing rapidly: PM

Prime Minister Muhammad plete transparency in the execu - Nawaz Sharif has asked the tion of the projects and never party members to work hard to compromised on standard. resolve the problems being faced by the people in their Earlier, Finance Minister Mr. constituencies. Ishaq Dar briefed the partici - pants on financial stability and Addressing the parliamentary economic growth achieved by party meeting of PML-N in the government during last four Islamabad on Tuesday, he said years. Pakistan’s economy has witnessed a positive turnaround Minister for Railways Khawaja and growing rapidly. Saad Rafique briefed on projects and performance of Prime Minister said that speedy Pakistan Railways while Minis - work is underway on various ter for Petroleum and Natural projects under the China Resources Shahid Khaqan situation in Karachi and Pakistan Economic Corridor Abbasi, gave a briefing on Nawaz Sharif said the govern - Baluchistan he said that we (CPEC). energy projects. ment has overcome the issue of have improved it. power shortages to a great ex - He said the government has Minister for Water and Power tent and load shedding will be Prime Minister emphasized that initiated mega energy and infra - Khawaja Asif briefed the part of history by the end of our government is paying spe - structure projects to address the participants on achievements of next year. cial attention to the develop - issue of power shortage and the Water and Power Ministry ment of Balochistan. increase connectivity in the Referring the overall law and during the last 4 years. country. order situation, especially the He said we have ensured com - Courtesy: Samaa TV 2 Mela Chiraghan begins Traditional activities set devotees afire

The three-day Mela Chiraghan petals on the shrine of Shah (festival of lights) began with Hussain and Madhu Lal and traditional zeal at the shrine of performed dhamal to the beat Madhu Lal Hussian at Bagh - of drums. Many lit candles as a banpura on Saturday. ritual for fulfillment of their wishes and distributed sweets A number of devotees from all and other food items. Fire over the country attended the torching and lighting candles first day of the annual Urs are an integral part of the event. celebrations of subcontinent’s famous saint Shah Hussain. The This festival has great signifi - day’s proceedings began with cance in Lahore’s history and ‘Rasm-i-chadarposhi’ at the during the three days food stalls shrine around 11am by Reli - do a roaring business. Qawwali gious Affairs Director General and na’at recitals are another Tahir Raza Bokhari. three days. deputation of Quick Response major attraction for devotees. Force. He said two SPs, four For children, swings and merry- Speaking to Dawn, Mr Bokhari Security arrangements have DSPs and six SHOs had been go-round are installed and the said thousands of people are ex - been made for the festival and deputed to ensure security of festival will also feature cultural pected to visit the shrine which according to SP Ibadat Nisar, the event, where walk-through show, puppet show and magic would have traditional rituals there are three layers of security gates had also been installed. show on a daily basis. and devotional activities during for the festival along with The devotees showered rose Courtesy: DAWN

Motorcyclists advocate forest protection Burj Khalifa lit up with Pakistan’s flag Two motorcyclists reached here on Saturday on a campaign ‘save forests - save lives’ to create awareness among people against deforestation.

Talking to media persons, one of the campaigners, Mukaram Tareen Jahan Gard said they had started the journey from Lahore and visited different cities.

The visit is sponsored jointly by Cross Route Motorcycle Trav - Mukaram Tareen said they also operation to each other in ellers Club of Pakistan and Ro - observed the situation of forests protection of forests, tary Club Pakistan. in different areas like Changa particularly rare trees. Manga, Ziarat, Kohat, Attock, The 11-day tour, he said would Bahawalpur and in Islamabad He stressed the need for the end on their return to Lahore and also participated in a federal and provincial govern - after completing 3,200 kilome - special event arranged at Ziarat ments to take effective steps for tres journey. Balochistan in connection with protection of forests as the trees the International Forest Day on were extremely essential for He said the cities so far visited March 21. human beings. Dubai’s Burj Khalifa was lit up were Okara, Khanewal, with the colours of Pakistani Bahawalpur, Multan, Dera “We talked to the people about He said it was duty of every national flag Thursday evening. Ghazi Khan, Loralai, Ziarat, the significance of thousands of citizen to plant new saplings Quetta, Zhob, Dera Ismail years old forests, especially and protect the existing trees. “We congratulate Pakistan on Khan, Kohat, Peshawar and about the juniper (snobar) trees, their 77th Reapublic Day,” the Islamabad. and urged them to extend co - Courtesy: Dawn building’s Twitter account said. Courtesy:www.tribune.com.pk 3 International skiers stunned by Malam Jabba's sublime beauty

Foreign visitors attending skiing the people. championship call Malam Jabba "I found real hospitality and a skier's paradise. love in the people here. It seems we have entered a splendidly Foreign skiers at a skiing cham - perfect place on earth," said pionship held on Malam Jabba's Mohammad Dawood Kargar, a slopes were left stunned by the skier from Afghanistan. hill station's ethereal beauty, with some calling it "a skier’s The organisers of the champi - paradise" and others honouring onship said that the successful it as "one of the most beautiful event proved that Pakistan and slopes in the world". Swat valley were not only International Ski Federation istan, also praised the beauty of highly beautiful, but also The 'Malam Jabba International who was present during the Malam Jabba and the facilities peaceful. Alpine Ski Cup', held between championship, told Dawn. provided for skiers. January 26 to February 3, 2017, "We have shown the world that marked the first international He pointed out, however, that "Swat valley is really a Pakistan is one of the most ski championship held at the government must recon - paradise. I have never seen such beautiful and safe countries Malam Jabba in the hill station's struct the road leading to a paradise-like ski slope in other now. Tourists from across the history. Malam Jabba as it was in really parts of the world. Everything world can come and can enjoy bad shape. in Malam Jabba is heart warm - the scenic beauty and hospital - Sixty skiers 50 men and 10 ing and I wish to come here ity of the people here," said Air women from nine countries, in - Fatima, a skier from again and again," he told Dawn. Commodore Shahid Nadeem, cluding Pakistan, Morocco, Afghanistan, said she was one of the organisers of the Slovakia, Sri Lanka, Greece, inspired by the scenic beauty of event. Afghanistan, Turkey, Ukraine Malam Jabba. "Its slope is and Tajikistan, participated in splendid, and the environment "This year, Naltar [another the championship. is serene," she said. popular destination for skiers] saw very little snow, and it is "This is no doubt a very "It is a really dazzling sight with also very far, so we shifted the beautiful ski slope surrounded the green forest surrounding [it] ski events to Malam Jabba. It is by beautiful forest, and I really and the people are really good to know that we now have like it. It is FIS [International well-mannered and hospitable," Skiers from Afghanistan not two international standard ski Ski Federation] standard and a she told Dawn. only praised the scenic beauty slopes and we can hold events world-class ski slope," of Malam Jabba, but were also at both sites," he added. Anthonios, an official from the Bahruddin, a skier from Tajik - impressed by the hospitality of Courtesy: DAWN

‘PSL pushing Pakistan’s young blood Good news for Pakistan cricket to the front’ Pakistan will play an additional surrounds these matches,” said . They have per - two internationals on Roland Holder, the West Indies formed well in the tournament,” their tour of the West Indies Cricket Board’s manager for which gets underway later this cricket operations. Sangakkara said. He further month and stretches through said that he enjoyed playing in April and into May. The series between world the league and leading Karachi champions West Indies and Kings. “Twenty20 is an exciting for - Pakistan will start at the Kens - mat and this is another oppor - ington Oval in Bridgetown on skipper Kumar He motivated Karachi Kings to tunity for our fans to indulge in March 26 with three further Sangakkara said Pakistan Super defend a modest total of 126 the thrilling atmosphere that games at the Queen’s Park League is helping Pakistani runs against defending champi - Oval in Trinidad on March 30, youngsters to showcase their ons to qualify April 1 and 2. talent and come into the lime - for the final playoff after taking light. a highly athletic catch of Both teams will also play three Dwayne Smith behind the one-day internationals and “PSL is helping youngsters. We . three Tests. AFP have the case of Usama Mir and Courtesy: The News Courtesy: Samaa TV 4 Passion for cricket conquers fear

Extraordinary security measures because of course the Quetta Gladiators will win... I’m a surge in militant violence last month did supporting it.” not stop thousands of cricket-starved fans from flocking to the 25,000-capcity Gaddafi “Zalmi, Zalmi, Zalmi,” shouted Aizaz, high- Stadium to watch the Pakistan Super League fiving his friends who cheered him on. “I (PSL) final between Peshawar Zalmi and like Zalmi... it is a strong team.” Quetta Gladiators on Sunday. A lot of the slogans the crowds shouted were “Even if we have to pass through a dozen for the country. They resonated deeply with security checkpoints we won’t mind,” said Maleeha Rizvi, 48, dining with her family the people who spoke about an overwhelm - Mohammad Afzal, a smiling 25-year-old near the stadium. ing feeling of solidarity and camaraderie Peshawar fan. that had brought them to witness the match. “I guess this event has defeated terrorism,” “It’s not a matter of who wins or loses she added. “I feel safe since [there are] many police of - tonight, it’s a big day for Pakistan as we ficials here to protect our lives. We are wanted to show the world we can host inter - The air of festivity and excitement in front [here] to see the match not only to support national matches too,” said 18-year-old stu - of the Gaddafi Stadium was palpable. national and international players, but also dent Iftikhar Ahmed, who arrived at the venue Singing national songs while clapping and those who have organised this mega event hours before the game was due to start. dancing, the crowds waited patiently with - [in the face of] threats,” said Kamran Sid - out complaint, ecstatic at being able to wit - dique, while waiting for his turn to board a PSL chairman Najam Sethi, who also heads ness the final match in their hometown. bus. “The police officials’ attitude has been the Pakistan Cricket Board’s executive com - very good,” he added. mittee, said he looked at the PSL final as the As special shuttle buses arrived in the des - opening for Pakistan to bring back interna - ignated parking lots to take the visitors in - Faheem Chaudhry, a student who danced to tional cricket. side the stadium, the large number of men national songs with his friends while head - and women of all ages boarded the vehicles ing towards a parking lot, said: “After many Security officials from the cricket boards of as their festive sloganeering reached a years, today’s scene reflects that finally we Australia, Sri Lanka, Eng land and crescendo. The extra hassle of having to will succeed in overcoming terrorism. I hate Bangladesh, as well as the International Cri- wait in the parking lots was met with no terrorism and it must be eliminated by the cket Council were also present at the sta - complaints. government by hook or by crook.” dium to see security measures for themselves. The city was lit up ahead of the big match. He added: “The time has come to revive in - The Lahore Municipal Corporation (LMC) ternational cricket that had stopped in the Thousands of security officials, including had set up fairy lights in greenbelts on major country after a terrorist attack on the Sri policemen and soldiers, had been deployed roads, especially on both sides of Canal Lankan team in Lahore in 2009.” around the stadium and the route from the Road. teams’ hotel as part of the beefed-up “[This is] after many years that I [have got - security. An LMC spokesperson said the reason for ten to] see such a wonderful activity attract - this was not only to decorate the city, but ing the public and [infusing them with] In a tweet, Inter Services Public Relations also to help law enforcement agencies main - enthusiasm, courage and emotion. It seems (ISPR) chief Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor said that tain law and order by keeping an eye on as if the end of terrorism is near,” said sports promoted peace. people’s movement. Qayyum Zahid, a senior journalist at a news agency, while walking to the venue near the Wishing good luck to both teams, the ISPR “This looks more like Eid that we celebrate Barkat Market traffic signal. director general welcomed the foreign play - every year... I am very happy that my parents ers who participated in the match and for - allowed me to come see the match,” Ahmad “The people’s enthusiasm reflects that we eign guests who came to Pakistan to watch Iqbal, a student of Lahore Grammar School, are united against terrorism,” he added. Shu - the final. said while heading towards the Barkat Mar - jaat Anwar, another visitor, appreciated the ket parking lot to catch a shuttle bus. efforts of the law enforcement agencies to Brushing off security worries, cricket-ob - provide an opportunity for such an unprece - sessed fans relished a rare chance to savour The energy of the youth wearing shirts bear - dented festivity for Lahorites. “I salute our big-time cricket on home soil. ing emblems of their favourite teams was police, the army and all those, whether in the matched by the volume of the slogans they government or not, who have done such an “For the last several weeks, we were not shouted. “I support Peshawar Zalmi... it will amazing job of converting a state of fear and going to restaurants because of threats of surely win,” Auan Raza said, while Dr Shar - disappointment to a mega festivity in the terrorism. But celebration of the PSL final jeel Ahmad nearby weighed in: “No no, of country,” Mr Anwar said. has brought us out,” said schoolteacher Courtesy: DAWN 5 Ex-WWE stars among 25 wrestlers coming to Pakistan this May

Some 25 international players, dience for free,” he said. including former WWE stars, will make Pakistan their stomp - FCCPI chairman Ishtiaq Baig, ing grounds in May when they who was also present, spoke visit three major cities in the about Tanzilur Rehman, the 17- country, it was announced on year-old boy suffering from Tuesday. muscular dystrophy, who met WWE superstar John Cena last The international wrestlers will year. take part in the grand wrestling events in Karachi, Lahore and “When Rehman told Cena he Islamabad organised by the Pro was an inspiration to a lot of kids Wrestling Entertainment (PWE). in Pakistan, Cena told him he In a video footage, aired at the would someday visit the country pre-launch ceremony, wrestlers to meet his fans. So, we extend expressed their enthusiasm for Khan. with open arms. Forget the news all our support and hope the performing in Pakistan. and all the talk in the media. WWE superstar would visit in He explained that the promotion Pakistan is definitely one of the May.” France-based wrestler of Pak - will arrange three shows, with most beautiful countries in the istani origin, Badshah Khan, the first one in May where inter - world,” he said. Pro-wrestling is a combat sport Tiny Iron, Yacine Osmani and national wrestlers will perform. that’s popular all around the wrestling legend in Europe, “And then, we plan to start an Gordon said he had “promoted world. Even Pakistan has a large Flesh Gordon, along with PWE academy to train potential Pak - professional wrestling in Europe fan base enamoured with interest CEO Syed Asim Ali Shah and istani wrestlers. Rest assured, for 40 years and now, it’s a and viewership to watch the team were present on the oc - whatever we do, we will do it in pleasure to bring this interna - wrestling, especially WWE. As casion. style.” tional art form to Pakistan”. it is mostly focused on sports such as cricket, hockey and foot - “We want to show that Pakista - Mustafa Ali becomes first Pak - The performances, according to ball, wrestling almost always nis can also do it. There is a de - istani to sign with WWE Khan, were not just for the rich. gets lost in the shuffle. Pakista - mand and fan base for “Everyone, rich or poor, young nis have so far only watched the pro-wrestling in Pakistan… we Iron said he already felt he was or old, can enjoy it and we will spectacle through their television are bringing professional part of the Pakistani community. make sure it does. We will give and laptop screens. wrestling to Pakistan now,” said “Thank you for welcoming me out 10% of the tickets to the au - Courtesy: The Express Tribune 'Pakistan will soon be among top tourist destinations of the world'

The Pakistan Tourism Develop - has witnessed a 40% increase as ment Corporation (PTDC) is the flow of tourists has been in - planning to develop a helipad at creasing during the current sea - Rawal Lake viewpoint for son. launching an air safari in Islam - abad. Ghafoor said PTDC motels in the northern areas and Murree Talking to APP, PTDC Man - have been doing good business aging Director Abdul Ghafoor due to the rush of domestic Khan expressed hope that soon tourists from across the country. Pakistan would be among top He said the PTDC was tourist destinations of the analysing the trend of the world. tourism industry and at the end only create awareness of Pak - will be added to Naran, Ayubia of the season a detailed report He revealed that PTDC was istan, but will also increase in - and other prominent motels,” would be issued for bringing considering participating in in - flux of tourists into the country. said Khan. further improvement. ternational tourism and travel “To increase the number of exhibitions in collaboration rooms in existing PTDC mo - PTDC says tourism business Ghafoor added that a similar with provincial tourism organi - tels, we have contacted manu - flourishing situation was being witnessed in sations, airlines, hoteliers and facturers of prefabricated PTDC motels of others areas. tour operators. This will not structures and soon new rooms The tourism industry business Courtesy:The Express Tribune 6 Pakistani peacekeepers win praise Raheel Sharif allowed to lead 39-nation alliance of Muslim states: Khawaja Asif Herve Ladsous, the outgoing French diplomat who headed Defence Minister Khawaja Asif the UN Department for Peace - has revealed in an interview to keeping for over five years, on private TV channel that former Friday lauded Pakistan and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) three other South Asian nations General (Retd) Raheel Sharif has for providing a large number of been allowed to lead 39-nation “I should not forget that I troops to the United Nations military alliance of Muslim worked for three years during peacekeeping mission. states. On the other hand, Pakistan my tenure with Gen Maqsood, Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) spokesper - the splendid Pakistani general, UN chief lauds Pakistan’s role in The minister told that this step has son Fawad Chaudhry has [who] was my military adviser promoting global peace, security been taken owing to a written re - announced to take the matter of and I can tell you we got along quest made by Saudi government issuing NOC to Raheel Sharif to “The largest contributors rotate very well,” he said. and emphasized that the matter is parliament. between India, Pakistan, not at all of personal level as two Bangladesh,” he said at his “Countries of the region, yes, states are involved in it. Fawad Chaudhry has demanded farewell news conference at the they have been very active that members of parliament UN Headquarters in New York. peacekeepers, they have paid Khawaja Asif added that govern - should be taken in confidence re - Ladsous also lauded the services the price, unfortunately, in terms ment of Pakistan has agreed to garding this issue by conducting of Lt Gen Maqsood Ahmed, the of casualties, but I appreciated issue No-Objection Certificate a debate as parliament had earlier Pakistani general who was until very much their role and their (NOC) to retired General Raheel decided that this is a policy deci - recently the UN Military Ad - contribution during my tenure.” Sharif and a written reply has been sion, not Raheel Sharif’s viser for Peacekeeping Opera - Courtesy: The Express Tribune sent to Saudi government as well. personal one. tions. Defence minister said that the Furthermore, the spokesperson UK home secretary lauds Punjab govt e structure of military alliance is said that parliament had also an - fforts for development yet to be made and Gen ( Retd ) nounced not to be a part of any UK Home Secretary Amber Raheel Sharif will lay its founda - controversy of Middle East, Rudd has said the Punjab gov - tion himself after taking charge. therefore, its permission in this ernment has taken exemplary Khawaja Asif also disclosed that matter is mandatory. Fawad measures for the development advisory committee session of Chaudhry said that PTI will take of the masses, particularly 39-nation military alliance of this matter to parliament accord - ing to the law. women. Muslim states may be held in Courtesy:Dunya News May. She expressed these views dur - ing a meeting with Punjab ment has achieved a number of Nadra gives good news to overseas Pakistanis Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif. its targets under the leadership National Database and Registra - of Shehbaz. The UK home secretary said tion Authority (NADRA) she has received profound love “The UK and the Punjab gov - prepared software to facilitate from Pakistan in the last two ernment have very good part - overseas Pakistanis to vote in the days. She said the concrete nership and the UK is next general elections. measures and efforts made by cooperating with the Punjab According to Nadra spokesman, the Punjab government for the government in various fields,” Election Commission of Pakistan development and progress of she said. (ECP) will be briefed in this prepared to facilitate 8million Punjab were appreciable and regard on March 31. Chairman overseas Pakistanis. she was impressed by progress “Excellent work has been done Nadra will conduct the briefing. in the fields of education, in Punjab and we have also Sources said first overseas Pakistanis would be registered health and protection of learnt a lot from you,” she re - The Nadra spokesman said over - with NADRA and then their bio - women’s rights. marked. Amber thanked the seas Pakistanis will be able to metric impression would be chief minister for his hospital - vote from home in the next She added the steps taken by recorded. ity. Amber Rudd is a British general elections. Shehbaz Sharif were excellent. Conservative politician and has The expatriates would then be is - Amber also lauded steps taken for served as home secretary since It should be mentioned here that sued a secret code, after which, the elimination of child labour 2016. She served as an MP for the ECP will make the final they would be able to cast their from brick kilns and congratu - the East Sussex constituency of decision to award the facility to votes through their registered lated the chief minister on this. Hastings and Rye since 2010. the overseas Pakistanis. mobile number using the given Courtesy:The Express Tribune code. She said the Punjab govern - The online voting system will be Courtesy: Samaa TV 7 The nation celebrated Pakistan 19 pictures that will make you a proud Pakistani Day with national zeal and fervour on Thursday. Pakistan Day commemorates the passing of the Lahore Resolution, when a separate nation for the Muslims of The British Indian Empire was demanded on March 23, 1940.

The highlight of the day was Jets perform aerobatic manouvers during a Jets perform aerobatic manouvers during a Navy helicopters fly past during a Pakistan the joint military parade which Pakistan Day military parade in Islamabad. Pakistan Day military parade in Islamabad. Day military parade was held at the Parade Ground near Shakarparian hills in Islamabad.

We look at 19 pictures from the parade that will make you a proud Pakistani. Courtesy: The Express Tribune Border soldiers march past during a Pakistan Women army soldiers march past during a Chinese troops march as they take part in Day military parade in Islamabad Pakistan Day military parade in Islamabad. Pakistan Day military parade in Islamabad

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (R) and Air Force soldiers march past Air Force soldiers march past A Pakistani F-16 fighter jets flies past President Mamnoon Hussain (C)

Military personnel salute as they take part Military personnel stand beside a drone on Tank crews steer their vehicles Commandos from the Special Services a transporter in a Pakistan Day Group (SSG) march

Military personnel stand beside short-range Military personnel stand beside a Shaheen Tank crews steer their vehicles Female Pakistani soldiers march past III surface-to-surface ballistic missile Surface to Surface Missile NASR

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